endocrinology

[ en-doh-kruh-nol-uh-jee, -krahy- ]

noun

1. the branch of biology dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions, especially in relation to their processes or functions.

endocrinology

/ -krɪ-; ˌɛndəʊkraɪˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌɛndəʊˌkrɪnəˈlɒdʒɪk /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with the endocrine glands and their secretions

endocrinology

/ ĕn′də-krə-nŏl′ə-jē /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system.

Derived Forms

• endocrinologic, adjective
• ˌendocriˈnologist, noun

Other Words From

• en·do·crin·o·log·ic [en-doh-krin-l-, oj, -ik, -krahyn-, -kreen-], en·do·crin·o·log·i·cal adjective
• en·do·cri·nol·o·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of endocrinology¹

First recorded in 1915–20; endocrine + -o- + -logy

Example Sentences

Sami Dridi, professor of poultry science specializing in avian endocrinology and molecular genetics, was responsible for conducting the experiment and the driving force in writing the paper.

From Science Daily

“If everybody had equal access, then this would be a way to help,” said Dr. Rocio Pereira, chief of endocrinology at Denver Health.

From Los Angeles Times

"Pfizer said they had to be heterosexual men in a stable relationship," recalled trial leader and endocrinology consultant David Price.

From BBC

“It’s something that really changes a lot of things in their life,” says Dr. Daniel Bessesen, chief of endocrinology at Denver Health, who treats patients with obesity.

From Seattle Times

Dr. Andrew Kraftson, a clinical associate professor in the division of metabolism, endocrinology and diabetes at Michigan Medicine, said most people taking these medications will hit a plateau around 18 months after starting treatment.

From Seattle Times