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endocrine

adjective noun

Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions

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Word length
9
Starts with
E
Ends with
E
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
C1

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ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn

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adjective

  1. Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions

    “Endocrine system”

noun

  1. Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

noun

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

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Endocrine system

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