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endocrinology

/ˌɛn.də.krɪˈnɑ.lə.dʒi/

Meanings
noun
The study of the endocrine glands of the human body, the hormones produced by them, and their related disorders

Examples :

"My doctor referred me to endocrinology because she suspects I might have a thyroid problem. "
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Related Words

Illustration hormones

hormones noun

/ˈhɔrmoʊnz/ /ˈhɔrmənz/

Any substance produced by one tissue and conveyed by the bloodstream to another to effect physiological activity.

"During puberty, teenagers experience many physical and emotional changes because their bodies are producing more hormones. "

Illustration glands

glands noun

/ɡlændz/

An organ that synthesizes a substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).

"The doctor examined the patient's swollen glands in their neck to determine if they had an infection. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration produced

produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

Illustration suspects

suspects noun

/ˈsʌsˌpɛkts/ /səˈspɛkts/

A person who is suspected of something, in particular of committing a crime.

"The police have three suspects in the bank robbery case. "

Illustration problem

problem noun

/ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɑbləm/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

"The leaky faucet in the kitchen is a problem that needs fixing. "

Illustration thyroid

thyroid noun

/ˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯d/

The thyroid gland.

"The doctor examined her thyroid to check for any problems. "

Illustration endocrine

endocrine noun

/ˈɛndə(ʊ)kɹaɪn/ /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/

The secretion of an endocrine gland.

"The endocrine system regulates many body functions, like growth and metabolism, through the secretion of hormones. "

Illustration referred

referred verb

/ɹɪˈfɜːd/ /ɹɪˈfɝd/

To direct the attention of.

"If you have a problem with your computer, the help desk will referred you to a specialist. "

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration disorders

disorders noun

/dɪsˈɔːrdərz/ /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/

Absence of order; state of not being arranged in an orderly manner.

"After playing the children left the room in disorder."

Illustration related

related verb

/ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."