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Endocrine
Pronunciation
Definition 1
Refers to tissue that makes and releases hormones that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organs. Some examples of endocrine tissues are the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Collective designation for those tissues capable of secreting hormones. (NCI Thesaurus)
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