endocrinologically
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/ˌɛn.doʊˌkraɪ.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
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/ˌɛn.dəʊˌkraɪ.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl.i/
(endocrinological)
related to hormone secretion
Etymology
'endocrinologically' originates from 'endocrinology', specifically the word 'endocrine', where 'endo-' meant 'within' and 'crine' meant 'to secrete'.
'endocrine' changed from the Greek word 'endon' and 'krinein' and eventually became the modern English word 'endocrine'.
Initially, it meant 'to secrete within', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to the endocrine system'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to endocrinology, the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
The patient was treated endocrinologically to balance hormone levels.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/29 20:19