Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Endocrine Gland.
Endocrine Gland - as a noun
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 pituitary gland is an endocrine gland located at the base of the brain."
"The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that produces hormones to regulate metabolism."
"The adrenal glands are endocrine glands that secrete hormones like adrenaline."
"The pancreas is both an exocrine and an endocrine gland."
"The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland that secretes melatonin."
