Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Endocrine.
Endocrine - as an adjective
Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions
Example: "Endocrine system"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
Endocrine - as a noun
The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- acth
- adrenocorticotrophic hormone
- adrenocorticotrophin
- adrenocorticotropic hormone
- adrenocorticotropin
- corticotrophin
- corticotropin
- gastrointestinal hormone
- gi hormones
- glucagon
- gonadotrophic hormone
- gonadotrophin
- gonadotropic hormone
- gonadotropin
- insulin
- melatonin
- neurohormone
- oxytocin
- pitocin
- parathormone
- parathyroid hormone
- relaxin
- hypothalamic releasing factor
- hypothalamic releasing hormone
- releasing factor
- releasing hormone
- rh
- growth hormone
- human growth hormone
- somatotrophic hormone
- somatotrophin
- somatotropic hormone
- somatotropin
- sth
- thymosin
- thyroid hormone
- adh
- antidiuretic hormone
- pitressin
- vasopressin
- sex hormone
- steroid
- steroid hormone
- adrenosterone
- glucocorticoid
- catecholamine
- melanocyte-stimulating hormone
- msh
- thyroid-stimulating hormone
- thyrotrophic hormone
- thyrotrophin
- thyrotropic hormone
- thyrotropin
- tsh
- protirelin
- thyrotropin-releasing factor
- thyrotropin-releasing hormone
- trf
- trh
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Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- thyroid
- thyroid gland
- parathyroid
- parathyroid gland
- adrenal
- adrenal gland
- suprarenal gland
- prostate
- prostate gland
- thymus
- thymus gland
- hypophysis
- pituitary
- pituitary body
- pituitary gland
- adenohypophysis
- anterior pituitary
- anterior pituitary gland
- pars anterior
- pars distilis
- pars intermedia
- neurohypophysis
- pars nervosa
- posterior pituitary
- posterior pituitary gland
- epiphysis
- epiphysis cerebri
- pineal body
- pineal gland
- islands of langerhans
- isles of langerhans
- islets of langerhans
- adrenal cortex
- adrenal medulla
- corpus luteum
- sex gland
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Example Sentences
"The endocrine system is responsible for regulating hormone production in the body."
"Certain endocrine disorders can lead to imbalances in hormone levels."
"The endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream."
"The endocrine function of the pancreas is to produce insulin."
"The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system."
Word Game Points
Is ENDOCRINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, endocrine is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENDOCRINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is ENDOCRINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, endocrine is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENDOCRINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is ENDOCRINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, endocrine is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENDOCRINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
