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endocrinology
[ en-doh-kruh-nol-uh-jee, -krahy- ]
noun
- the branch of biology dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions, especially in relation to their processes or functions.
endocrinology
/ -krɪ-; ˌɛndəʊkraɪˈnɒlədʒɪ; ˌɛndəʊˌkrɪnəˈlɒdʒɪk /
noun
- the branch of medical science concerned with the endocrine glands and their secretions
endocrinology
/ ĕ′də-ə-ŏ′ə-ŧ /
- The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system.
Derived Forms
- endocrinologic, adjective
- ˌԻdzˈԴDZDz, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ····Dz· [en-doh-krin-l-, oj, -ik, -krahyn-, -kreen-], ····Dz·· adjective
- ···ԴDZ·· noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of endocrinology1
Example Sentences
Sami Dridi, professor of poultry science specializing in avian endocrinology and molecular genetics, was responsible for conducting the experiment and the driving force in writing the paper.
“If everybody had equal access, then this would be a way to help,” said Dr. Rocio Pereira, chief of endocrinology at Denver Health.
"Pfizer said they had to be heterosexual men in a stable relationship," recalled trial leader and endocrinology consultant David Price.
“It’s something that really changes a lot of things in their life,” says Dr. Daniel Bessesen, chief of endocrinology at Denver Health, who treats patients with obesity.
Dr. Andrew Kraftson, a clinical associate professor in the division of metabolism, endocrinology and diabetes at Michigan Medicine, said most people taking these medications will hit a plateau around 18 months after starting treatment.
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