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endocrine


en·do·crine

E0134000 (ĕn′də-krĭn, -krēn′)adj.1. Secreting internally.2. Of or relating to endocrine glands or the hormones secreted by them.n.1. The secretion of an endocrine gland; a hormone.2. An endocrine gland.
[French : Greek endo-, endo- + Greek krīnein, to separate; see krei- in Indo-European roots.]

endocrine

(ˈɛndəʊˌkraɪn; -krɪn) adj (Anatomy) of or denoting endocrine glands or their secretions: endocrine disorders. n (Anatomy) an endocrine gland[C20: from endo- + -crine, from Greek krinein to separate]

en•do•crine

(ˈɛn də krɪn, -ˌkraɪn, -ˌkrin)
adj. Also, en•do•cri•nal (ˌɛn dəˈkraɪn l, -ˈkrin l) 1. secreting internally into the blood or lymph. 2. of or pertaining to an endocrine gland or its secretion. n. 3. endocrine gland. Compare exocrine. [1910–15; endo- + -crine < Greek krinein to separate]
Thesaurus
Noun1.endocrine - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effectendocrine - the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effecthormone, internal secretionsecretion - a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cellACTH, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, adrenocorticotrophin, adrenocorticotropic hormone, adrenocorticotropin, corticotrophin, corticotropin - a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortexAdrenalin, adrenaline, epinephrin, epinephrine - a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve actiongastrointestinal hormone, GI hormones - hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioningglucagon - a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)gonadotrophic hormone, gonadotrophin, gonadotropic hormone, gonadotropin - hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activityinsulin - hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cellsmelatonin - hormone secreted by the pineal glandneurohormone - a hormone that is released by nerve impulses (e.g., norepinephrine or vasopressin)oxytocin, Pitocin - hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milkparathormone, parathyroid hormone - hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in neuromuscular excitation and blood clottingrelaxin - hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during the last days of pregnancy; relaxes the pelvic ligaments and prepares the uterus for laborhypothalamic releasing factor, hypothalamic releasing hormone, releasing factor, releasing hormone, RH - any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones; each of these hormones causes the anterior pituitary to secrete a specific hormonegrowth hormone, human growth hormone, somatotrophic hormone, somatotrophin, somatotropic hormone, somatotropin, STH - a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humansthymosin - hormone secreted by the thymus; stimulates immunological activity of lymphoid tissuethyroid hormone - any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolicallyADH, antidiuretic hormone, Pitressin, vasopressin - hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure by stimulating capillary muscles and reduces urine flow by affecting reabsorption of water by kidney tubulessex hormone, steroid hormone, steroid - any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organsadrenosterone - a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal glandglucocorticoid - a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activitycatecholamine - any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal glandmelanocyte-stimulating hormone, MSH - a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytesthyroid-stimulating hormone, thyrotrophic hormone, thyrotrophin, thyrotropic hormone, thyrotropin, TSH - anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid glandprotirelin, thyrotropin-releasing factor, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, TRF, TRH - hormone released by the hypothalamus that controls the release of thyroid-stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary
2.endocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstreamendocrine - any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstreamductless gland, endocrine glandgland, secreter, secretor, secretory organ - any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstreamendocrine system - the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activitythyroid, thyroid gland - located near the base of the neckparathyroid, parathyroid gland - any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid glandadrenal, adrenal gland, suprarenal gland - either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidneyprostate, prostate gland - a firm partly muscular chestnut sized gland in males at the neck of the urethra; produces a viscid secretion that is the fluid part of sementhymus gland, thymus - a ductless glandular organ at the base of the neck that produces lymphocytes and aids in producing immunity; atrophies with agehypophysis, pituitary, pituitary body, pituitary gland - the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brainadenohypophysis, anterior pituitary, anterior pituitary gland - the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in naturepars anterior, pars distilis - the anterior part of the anterior pituitarypars intermedia - a thin piece of tissue that has become part of the posterior pituitaryneurohypophysis, pars nervosa, posterior pituitary, posterior pituitary gland - the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in natureepiphysis cerebri, pineal body, pineal gland, epiphysis - a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatoninislands of Langerhans, isles of Langerhans, islets of Langerhans - cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormonesadrenal cortex - the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormonesadrenal medulla - the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrinecorpus luteum - yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum; it degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy has begungonad, sex gland - a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
Adj.1.endocrine - of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; "endocrine system"endocrinalexocrine - of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
Translations
endokrinενδοκρινήςενδοκρινικόςendocrineendocrino
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Endocrine


en·do·crine

(en'dō-krin), 1. Secreting internally, most commonly into the systemic circulation; of or pertaining to such secretion. Compare: paracrine, autocrine. 2. The internal or hormonal secretion of a ductless gland. Compare: endocrine hormones. 3. Denoting a gland that furnishes an internal secretion. [endo- + G. krinō, to separate]

endocrine

(ĕn′də-krĭn, -krēn′)adj.1. Secreting internally.2. Of or relating to endocrine glands or the hormones secreted by them.n.1. The secretion of an endocrine gland; a hormone.2. An endocrine gland.

menopause

Change of life, climacteric, 'time of life' Gynecology The cessation of menstrual activity due to failure to form ovarian follicles, which normally occurs age 45–50 Clinical Menstrual irregularity, vasomotor instability, 'hot flashes', irritability or psychosis, ↑ weight, painful breasts, dyspareunia, ↑/↓ libido, atrophy of urogenital epithelium and skin, ASHD, MI, strokes and osteoporosis–which can be lessened by HRT. See Estrogen replacement therapy, Hot flashes, Male menopause, Premature ovarian failure, Premature menopause. Cf Menarche. Menopause–”…what a drag it is getting old.” Jagger, Richards Bladder Cystourethritis, frequency/urgency, stress incontinence Breasts ↓ Size, softer consistency, sagging Cardiovascular Angina, ASHD, CAD Endocrine Hot flashes Mucocutaneous Atrophy, dryness, pruritus, facial hirsutism, dry mouth Neurologic Psychological, sleep disturbances Pelvic floor Uterovaginal prolapse Skeleton Osteoporosis, fractures, low back pain Vagina Bloody discharge, dyspareunia, vaginitis Vocal cords Deepened voice Vulva Atrophy, dystrophy, pruritus

hypertension

High blood pressure Cardiovascular disease An abnormal ↑ systemic arterial pressure, corresponding to a systolic BP of > 160 mm Hg and/or diastolic BP of 95 mm Hg and graded according to intensity of ↑ diastolic BP; HTN affects ± 60 million in the US Workup Evaluation of HTN requires clinical Hx for Pt, family Hx, 2 BP determinations, funduscopy, ID of bruits in neck & abdominal aorta, evaluation of peripheral edema, peripheral pulses and residual neurologic defects in stroke victims, chest films to determine cardiac size and lab parameters to rule out causes of secondary HTN Risk factors Race–blacks more common, ♂, family history of HTN, obesity, defects of lipid metabolism, DM, sedentary lifestyle, cigarette smoking, electrolyte imbalance–eg, ↑ sodium, phosphorus, ↓ potassium, tin Treatment Diet–eg, sodium restriction, ↓ calories, alcohol and cigarettes–the weight gain accompanying smoking cessation tends to offset the minimal ↓ in BP, calcium supplements, lifestyle manipulation–eg, biofeedback, ↑ exercise; antihypertensives–eg, diuretics–benzothiadiazines, loop diuretics, potassium-sparing diuretics, sympatholytic agents–central and peripheral-acting α-adrenergics, β-adrenergics, mixed α- and β-blockers, direct vasodilators, ACE inhibitors–the preferred agent to use ab initio, dihydropiridine CCBs. See ACCT, ACE inhibitor, Borderline hypertension, Borderline isolated systolic hypertension, Calcium channel blocker, Drug-induced hypertension, Essential hypertension, Exercise hypertension, Familial dyslipemic hypertension, Gestational hypertension, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Isolated systolic hypertension, Malignant hypertension, MRC, Obetension, Paradoxic hypertension, Pill hypertension, Pregnancy-induced hypertension, Pseudohypertension, Pulmonary hypertension, Refractory hypertension, Renovascular hypertension, SHEP, STOP-Hypertension, TAIM, TOHP-1, TOMHSTyramine hypertension, White coat hypertension. Hypertension Class I–mild Diastolic pressure 90-104 mm Hg Class II–moderate Diastolic pressure 105-119 mm Hg Class III–severe Diastolic pressure > than 120 mm Hg Hypertension types Essential hypertension Idiopathic HTN The major form comprising 90% of all HTN Malignant hypertension A sustained BP > 200/140 mm Hg, resulting in arteriolar necrosis, most marked in the brain, eg. cerebral hemorrhage, infarcts, and hypertensive encephalopathy, eyes, eg papilledema and hypertensive retinopathy and kidneys, eg acute renal failure and hypertensive nephropathy; if malignant HTN is uncorrected or therapy refractory, Pts may suffer a hypertensive crisis in which prolonged high BP causes left ventricular hypertrophy and CHF Paroxysmal hypertension Transient or episodic waves of ↑ BP of any etiology, punctuated by periods of normotension, typical of pheochromocytoma Portal hypertension ↑ portal vein pressure caused by a backflow of blood through splenic arteries, resulting in splenomegaly and collateral circulation, resulting in esophageal varices and/or hemorrhoids; PH may be intra- or extrahepatic, and is often due to cirrhosis, or rarely portal vein disease, venous thrombosis, tumors or abscesses Pulmonary hypertension A condition defined as a 'wedge' systolic/diastolic pressure > 30/20 mm Hg–Normal: 18-25/12-16 mm Hg, often secondary to blood stasis in peripheral circulation, divided into passive, hyperkinetic, vasoocclusive, vasoconstrictive and secondary forms. See Pulmonary HTN. Renovascular hypertension see there. Secondary hypertension Aging Cardiovascular Open heart surgery, coarctation of aorta, ↑ cardiac output–anemia, thyrotoxicosis, aortic valve insufficiency Cerebral ↑ Intracranial pressure Endocrine Mineralocorticoid excess, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, glucocorticoid excess, eg Cushing syndrome, hyperparathyroidism, acromegaly Gynecologic Pregnancy, oral contraceptives Neoplasia Renin-secreting tumors, pheochromocytoma • ↓ Peripheral vascular resistance AV shunts, Paget's disease of bone, beri-beri Renal disease Vascular, parenchymal

en·do·crine

(en'dō-krin) 1. Secreting internally, most commonly into the systemic circulation; of or pertaining to such secretion.
Compare: paracrine
2. The internal or hormonal secretion of a ductless gland. 3. Denoting a gland that furnishes an internal secretion. [endo- + G. krinō, to separate]

Endocrine

A system of organs that produces chemicals that go into the bloodstream to reach other organs whose functioning they affect.Mentioned in: Cushing's Syndrome, Hyperparathyroidism, Hypopituitarism, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes, Ovarian Cysts, Pancreatic Cancer, Endocrine, Pancreatitis

en·do·crine

(en'dō-krin) Secreting internally, most commonly into the systemic circulation; of or pertaining to such secretion.

Patient discussion about Endocrine

Q. Can women think strange when pregnant? Is it due to hormonal imbalance? Please help me; I’m 21 and this is my first pregnancy. I am in the first trimester. Yet I don’t feel morning sickness but feel tired throughout the day. Can women think strange when pregnant? Is it due to hormonal imbalance?A. First, congratulations for your first pregnancy, Elizabeth..
You need not to worry about you're not being nausea during this first trimester. Although morning sickness is a common symptoms of first trimester pregnancy, it doesn't always happened to every pregnant moms. So all you need to do is stay healthy always, by consuming healthy foods, and if you're a working woman, you need to limit your daily works, because first trimester is quite crucial. First trimester is a phase when your fetus is developing its organ, and the attachment to its mother's uterus is becoming strong.
In second trimester, usually there will be less problems, the nausea feeling will often fade away by itself. One other important thing is to get yourself checked to your Ob-GYN doctor (antenatal care), to make sure your pregnancy is okay, and to monitor your baby's development.
In case you're thinking strange, I don't think it is a significant problem. Maybe it's just because this is your very first expe

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Related to endocrine: Endocrine glands, Endocrine pancreas, Endocrine diseases
  • all
  • noun
  • adj

Synonyms for endocrine

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

Related Words

  • secretion
  • ACTH
  • adrenocorticotrophic hormone
  • adrenocorticotrophin
  • adrenocorticotropic hormone
  • adrenocorticotropin
  • corticotrophin
  • corticotropin
  • Adrenalin
  • adrenaline
  • epinephrin
  • epinephrine
  • gastrointestinal hormone
  • GI hormones
  • glucagon
  • gonadotrophic hormone
  • gonadotrophin
  • gonadotropic hormone
  • gonadotropin
  • insulin
  • melatonin
  • neurohormone
  • oxytocin
  • Pitocin
  • parathormone
  • parathyroid hormone
  • relaxin
  • hypothalamic releasing factor
  • hypothalamic releasing hormone
  • releasing factor
  • releasing hormone
  • RH
  • growth hormone
  • human growth hormone
  • somatotrophic hormone
  • somatotrophin
  • somatotropic hormone
  • somatotropin
  • STH
  • thymosin
  • thyroid hormone
  • ADH
  • antidiuretic hormone
  • Pitressin
  • vasopressin
  • sex hormone
  • steroid hormone
  • steroid
  • adrenosterone
  • glucocorticoid
  • catecholamine
  • melanocyte-stimulating hormone
  • MSH
  • thyroid-stimulating hormone
  • thyrotrophic hormone
  • thyrotrophin
  • thyrotropic hormone
  • thyrotropin
  • TSH
  • protirelin
  • thyrotropin-releasing factor
  • thyrotropin-releasing hormone
  • TRF
  • TRH

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

Synonyms

  • ductless gland
  • endocrine gland

Related Words

  • gland
  • secreter
  • secretor
  • secretory organ
  • endocrine system
  • thyroid
  • thyroid gland
  • parathyroid
  • parathyroid gland
  • adrenal
  • adrenal gland
  • suprarenal gland
  • prostate
  • prostate gland
  • thymus gland
  • thymus
  • hypophysis
  • pituitary
  • pituitary body
  • pituitary gland
  • adenohypophysis
  • anterior pituitary
  • anterior pituitary gland
  • pars anterior
  • pars distilis
  • pars intermedia
  • neurohypophysis
  • pars nervosa
  • posterior pituitary
  • posterior pituitary gland
  • epiphysis cerebri
  • pineal body
  • pineal gland
  • epiphysis
  • islands of Langerhans
  • isles of Langerhans
  • islets of Langerhans
  • adrenal cortex
  • adrenal medulla
  • corpus luteum
  • gonad
  • sex gland

adj of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions

Synonyms

  • endocrinal

Antonyms

  • exocrine
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