endocrine

[ en-duh-krin, -krahyn, -kreen ]

adjective

1. secreting internally into the blood or lymph.
2. of or relating to an endocrine gland or its secretion.

noun

1. an internal secretion; hormone.
2. endocrine gland.

endocrine

/ ˈɛndəʊˌkraɪn; -krɪn /

adjective

1. of or denoting endocrine glands or their secretions

   endocrine disorders

noun

1. an endocrine gland

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocrine¹

1910–15; endo- + -crine < Greek krī́nein to separate

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocrine¹

C20: from endo- + -crine, from Greek krinein to separate

Example Sentences

The United States Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of deca-BDE in 2021 after the chemical was linked to cancer, endocrine and thyroid issues, and a host of other ailments.

From Los Angeles Times

According to France's food safety agency Anses, it is an endocrine disruptor - meaning it interferes with the body's hormones - and is believed to be linked to health issues including breast cancer and infertility.

From BBC

The attorney general accused health care professionals of providing gender-affirming care but disguising it as treatment for an endocrine disorder.

From Salon

Prenatal exposure to a total of 45 endocrine disruptors was analysed through blood and urine samples collected from the mothers during pregnancy or from the umbilical cord after birth.

From Science Daily

Consequently, a balanced gut microbiota is important for mammalian health in many ways, such as helping to regulate the immune and endocrine systems.

From Science Daily