endocrine
|en-do-crine|
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/ˈɛndəˌkraɪn/
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/ˈɛndəkrɪn/
hormone-secreting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'endocrine' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'endon' meaning 'within' and 'krinein' meaning 'to separate'.
Historical Evolution
'endocrine' changed from the French word 'endocrine' and eventually became the modern English word 'endocrine'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to secrete within', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to glands that secrete hormones'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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