Endocrine system (redirected from Endochrine system)

endocrine system n. The bodily system that consists of the endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete.

endocrine system

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Endocrine system

Group of glands and parts of glands that control metabolic activity. Pituitary, thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, and testes are all part of the endocrine system.

Mentioned in: Hypophysectomy, Hypothyroidism

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endocrine system,

n the group of tissues, organs, and glands within the human body that produce hormones to regulate body functions and processes. Includes small areas of cells in the heart, stomach, kidneys, and small intestines; the hypothalamus, pancreas, ovaries, and testes; and the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pineal, and thymus glands.