Endocrine Meaning in English

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Definition

Relating to glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, such as the thyroid or adrenal glands.

Usage & Nuances

Used mostly in medical or biological contexts. Common phrases: 'endocrine system,' 'endocrine glands,' 'endocrine disorders.' Not used for exocrine (secreting outside the blood) glands.

• Spanish: endocrino
• Portuguese (BR): endócrino
• Portuguese (PT): endócrino
• Chinese (Simplified): 内分泌的
• Chinese (Traditional): 內分泌的
• Hindi: अंतःस्रावी
• Arabic: غُدِّدِي
• Bengali: এন্ডোক্রাইন - অন্তঃস্রাবী
• Russian: эндокринный
• Japanese: 内分泌（ないぶんぴ）
• Vietnamese: nội tiết
• Korean: 내분비
• Turkish: endokrin
• Urdu: اینڈوکرائن
• Indonesian: endokrin

Example Sentences

The endocrine system controls hormones in the body.

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Diabetes is an endocrine disorder.

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The thyroid is an endocrine gland.

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Some chemicals can disturb your endocrine system.

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Doctors specialize in endocrine problems like hormone imbalance.

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I'm learning about the endocrine system in biology class.

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