endocrine
adjective/ˈɛndəkrɪn/
Frequency rank: #12,252 most common English word
Meaning
relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Example sentence
The doctor explained that endocrine disorders can affect hormones throughout the entire body.
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