Definition

1. Noun:
   • The system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity: The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs that produce, store, and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism, growth, development, and mood.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The endocrine system includes glands like the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
  • Hormonal imbalances can indicate a problem with the endocrine system.
  • Doctors study the endocrine system to understand how hormones affect health.

Advanced Usage

• "Disorders of the endocrine system": Refers to medical conditions affecting hormone-producing glands.
  • Diabetes is one of the most common disorders of the endocrine system.

Variants and Related Words

• Endocrinology (n): The branch of physiology and medicine concerned with the endocrine system and its disorders.
  • She specializes in endocrinology.
• Endocrine (adj): Relating to or denoting glands which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
  • The pancreas has both endocrine and exocrine functions.

Synonyms

• Hormonal system: A less common but descriptive synonym.
• Ductless gland system: A technical term highlighting that endocrine glands release secretions directly into the blood, not through ducts.

Related Phrases

• "Endocrine disruptor": A chemical that can interfere with the endocrine system.
  • Some plastics contain endocrine disruptors.

Noun

1. the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity