endocrin/o
endocrine glands
From Greek endon, within + krinein, to separate (secrete)
Meaning
What does endocrin/o mean?
endocrin/o is a root meaning endocrine glands. It comes from Greek endon, within + krinein, to separate (secrete).
Inside words it is spelled endocrin.
Endocrine means secreting within: these glands release hormones straight into the blood rather than through ducts.
In real words
Medical words with endocrin/o
endocrinology
the science and medical specialty that deals with the endocrine glands and their hormones
a doctor who specializes in the endocrine glands and hormone disorders
endocrinopathy
a disease caused by an endocrine gland working abnormally
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- 17.2 Word Components Related to the Endocrine System – Medical Terminology 2e
- 17.1 – Introduction to Endocrine System – Building a Medical Terminology Foundation 2e
- Word Parts and Structural Terms – Medical Terminology: An Interactive Approach
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