Definition

1. Noun:
   • The branch of medicine and biology concerned with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones: Endocrinology is the scientific study of the endocrine glands (such as the thyroid, pituitary, and adrenal glands) and the hormones they produce, including their functions, disorders, and treatments.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She specialized in endocrinology and treats patients with diabetes and thyroid disorders.
  • Advances in endocrinology have led to better hormone replacement therapies.
  • The conference focused on recent research in pediatric endocrinology.

Advanced Usage

• Clinical endocrinology: The branch of endocrinology focused on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with hormonal imbalances.
  • He works in clinical endocrinology at the university hospital.
• Reproductive endocrinology: A sub-specialty dealing with hormonal functioning as it pertains to reproduction and infertility.
  • They consulted a specialist in reproductive endocrinology.

Variants and Related Words

• Endocrinologist (n): A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases related to the endocrine system.
  • The endocrinologist adjusted her medication.
• Endocrine (adj): Relating to or denoting glands which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
  • The pancreas is an endocrine gland.

Synonyms

• Hormone science: (Informal) The study of hormones and their actions.
• Endocrine medicine: The medical practice focused on the endocrine system.

Related Phrases

• Endocrine disorder: A medical condition caused by improper functioning of the endocrine glands.
  • Cushing's syndrome is a complex endocrine disorder.
• Endocrine system: The collection of glands that produce hormones to regulate various bodily functions.
  • The endocrine system works closely with the nervous system.

Noun

1. the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions