Plural of endocrine; glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream, such as the thyroid or pancreas.
Plural form of endocrine, from Greek 'endo-' (within) + 'krinein' (to secrete), established in medical terminology during the early 1900s.
Your endocrines are basically your body's text message system—they send chemical signals that control everything from growth and mood to how fast your heart beats, all without any physical wires or connections.
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