adjective

endocrine

endocrine

The endocrine system regulates hormones.

The endocrine system regulates hormones.

((the)) endocrine ((system/gland)) relating to glands that secrete hormones The endocrine system regulates hormones.

Antonyms: exocrine

From Greek 'endo-' (within) + 'krinein' (to secrete). It means 'secreting within'.

Think of 'endo-' as meaning 'internal' or 'within'. The endocrine system works within the body to secrete hormones.

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