Endocrinologists

/ˌɛndoʊˌkraɪˈnɑlədʒɪsts/ noun

Definition

Plural of endocrinologist; multiple medical specialists in hormonal and endocrine disorders.

Etymology

Plural form of 'endocrinologist', created as the medical specialty expanded and required more practitioners.

Kelly Says

The growth of endocrinology as a profession mirrors our discovery of how crucial hormones are—in 1900 it barely existed as a specialty, but now endocrinologists are essential for managing modern conditions like diabetes and obesity.

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