endocrine — relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈendəkrɪn/
Korean meaning: 호르몬을 혈액 속으로 직접 분비하는 내분비선의
Korean pronunciation: **엔**도크린
Example Sentences
- My doctor said my endocrine system is working overtime - apparently I'm naturally caffeinated!
- Endocrine disruptors in plastics can affect hormone levels.
- The pancreas functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland.
endocrine
ADJECTIVE//ˈendəkrɪn//
relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood
relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood
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Origin
그리스어에서 유래된 의학 용어로, '내부에서 분비한다'는 의미를 담고 있어요. 19세기 말 호르몬 연구가 활발해지면서 만들어진 과학 용어입니다.
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“My doctor said my endocrine system is working overtime - apparently I'm naturally caffeinated!”
“Endocrine disruptors in plastics can affect hormone levels.”
“The pancreas functions as both an endocrine and exocrine gland.”
“She's studying endocrine pathology because she wants to solve hormonal mysteries.”
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