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Endocrine system
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A system of glands and cells that make hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over the body. The endocrine system controls growth, sexual development, sleep, hunger, and the way the body uses food. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Collective designation for those tissues capable of secreting hormones. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the ENDOCRINE GLANDS, included are the CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM and the NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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