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Endocrine

Description:

Endocrine refers to the system of glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to control various bodily functions and maintain overall homeostasis. These hormones regulate growth, metabolism, reproduction, and other essential processes.

Examples:

Noun:

The endocrine system is responsible for producing and releasing hormones into the bloodstream.

Example sentence: The endocrine, nervous, and immune systems work together to maintain the body's internal balance.

Adjective:

Endocrine is used to describe the glands or hormones in the endocrine system.

Example sentence: Hormone imbalances can lead to various endocrine disorders.

Verb:

There is no verb form for the term "endocrine".

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