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endocrinous

American  
[en-dok-ruh-nuhs] / ɛnˈdɒk rə nəs /

adjective

  1. endocrine.

Etymology

Origin of endocrinous

First recorded in 1910–15; endocrine + -ous

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Physiologists are now seeking among the endocrinous glands and the vitamines for a substance to assist procreation.

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