Definitions for endocrine

endocrine en·do·crine

Spelling: [en-duh-krin, -krahyn, -kreen]
IPA: /ˈɛn də krɪn, -ˌkraɪn, -ˌkrin/

Endocrine is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 309 anagrams from letters in endocrine (cdeeinnor).

Definitions for endocrine

noun

  1. an internal secretion; hormone.
  2. endocrine gland.

adjective

  1. secreting internally into the blood or lymph.
  2. of or relating to an endocrine gland or its secretion.

Origin of endocrine

1910-15; endo- + -crine Greek krī́nein to separate

Examples for endocrine

"I'm not so sure about that endocrine shift, sir," Tensor stated emotionlessly.

Lots of theories—enzymes, blood sugar, endocrine balance, what have you—but no proof.

This secretory or endocrine idea has also given us an entirely new view of sex differences.

We'll change your metabolism, your endocrine balance, toughen your muscle fibers a thousandfold.

Another physical anomaly, which is presumably of endocrine origin, is the suppression of the menses.

It is simply all the endocrine or hormone-producing organs organized into a balanced chemical system—adjusted to each other.

WGA may also have direct toxic effects on the heart, endocrine, and immune systems, and even the brain.

In Vienna she had undergone a new medical process, involving her endocrine glands, that rejuvenates the body and skin.

The endocrine hypothesis, suggested by Funk in his monograph, is not without some corroborative evidence.

After surgery, the patients all received the standard therapy of chemo, radiotherapy and endocrine therapy.

Word Value for endocrine
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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