ENDOCRINE

• (noun) any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

  synonyms : ductless gland , endocrine gland

• (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

• (adj.) of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions

  "endocrine system"

  synonyms : endocrinal

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