Endocrine Gland (Noun)
Meaning
Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pancreas is an endocrine gland that secretes hormones such as insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
- Each of the endocrine glands in the body produces different hormones that control a variety of bodily functions.
- The pituitary gland is considered the master endocrine gland, as it regulates the function of many other hormone-producing glands.
- There are several endocrine glands located in the neck area, including the thyroid gland and the parathyroid glands.
- Damage to an endocrine gland can disrupt hormone production, leading to a range of symptoms and health problems.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Parathyroid
- Isles Of Langerhans
- Neurohypophysis
- Anterior Pituitary Gland
- Epiphysis
- Hypophysis
- Posterior Pituitary Gland
- Epiphysis Cerebri
- Islets Of Langerhans
- Pineal Body
- Pars Anterior
- Pituitary Gland
- Adenohypophysis
- Suprarenal Gland
- Pars Nervosa
- Prostate
- Pituitary Body
- Thymus
- Sex Gland
- Adrenal
- Thyroid