endocrine glands

Meaning

Endocrine glands are organs that make hormones and release them into the blood. They have no ducts and control growth, metabolism, stress, and reproduction. Examples include the thyroid, adrenals, and pancreas.

Synonyms

hypophysis pancreas ductless gland hypothalamus thymus conarium

Words in the phrase

endocrine glands

Close letter words and terms

endocrine disruptor endocrine function endocrine gland endocrine hormone endocrine medicine endocrine pathology