Endocrinology
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛn.də.kɹɪˈnɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Endocrinology is a noun meaning (physiology) The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders.
Meaning
(physiology) The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders.
Example Sentences
The first journal devoted to endocrinology wasnʼt founded until 1917.
Word Forms
- endocrinologies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endocrine, hormonology, diabetology, neuroendocrinology, psychoendocrinology, adenology.
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