endocrine

== English == === Alternative forms === endocrin (dated) === Etymology === From French endocrine, from endo- + Ancient Greek κρίνω (krínō, “to separate, also to secrete”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn/, /ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹɪn/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ === Adjective === endocrine (not comparable) Producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream. Pertaining to the endocrine glands or their secretions. ==== Coordinate terms ==== autocrine exocrine heterocrine paracrine ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === endocrine (plural endocrines) The secretion of an endocrine gland. An endocrine gland. === Anagrams === enderonic == Italian == === Adjective === endocrine feminine plural of endocrino