endocrine

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions

- endocrine system

Similar word(s): endocrinal

noun

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

Similar word(s): hormone

Definition categories: body, secretion

2. any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

Definition categories: body, gland, secreter, secretor