endocrine
/ɛndəkrɪn/
nounadjective
9 letters3 syllables12 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS3
NOUN
1
Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
2
ADJECTIVEThe secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect.
1
Of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions.
“endocrine system”
WORD FORMS
Related formendocrinal
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®12 points
Words With Friends®15 points
Double word24 points
Triple word36 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinendocrineway
Starts & ends withE … E
Syllablesen · do · crine
SYNONYMS & RELATED6
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