endocrine

noun

any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

adjective

of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions

Roots

endonendo- · Greek · within krino-crine · Greek · judge, separate

Synonyms for endocrine

hormonen exocrinen adrenaladj thyroidaladj merocrine glandularadj holocrine pancreaticadj glandulousadj gonadaladj

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Where does endocrine come from?

The word endocrine breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: endo-, from Greek endon (“within”); and -crine, from Greek krino (“judge, separate”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.