The endocrine system is the system of glands that produce hormones which go directly into the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or thyroid glands. relating to the system in your body that produces hormones (endo- (from endon) + krinein )
Producing secretions (especially hormones) that are distributed in the body by way of the bloodstream
1 Secreting directly into the bloodstream, as a ductless gland 2 Of or pertaining to the endocrine glands or their secretions
Secretions from an endocrine gland such as hormones, which diffuse into the bloodstream to be carried around the body They produce a physiological effect at distant sites Adrenaline is secreted from an endocrine gland
Relating to internal secretion: relating to glands that secrete hormones internally directly into the lymph or bloodstream
The endocrine system is the group of organs that produce hormones and excrete them into the blood stream through which they travel to the tissues that use them