Endocrine gland
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| Endocrine gland | |
|---|---|
| Term | Endocrine gland |
| Short definition | Endocrine gland (DE-doh-krin. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Endocrine gland - (pronounced) (DE-doh-krin. . . ) An organ that produces hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs throughout the body. Endocrine glands help control many bodily functions, including growth and development, metabolism, and fertility. Some examples of endocrine glands are the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands
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