noun
- The secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect.
- synonyms: hormone, internal secretion
- Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
- synonyms: endocrine gland, ductless gland
adjective
- Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions.
- usage: "endocrine system"
- synonyms: endocrinal
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