B2 noun Formal

endocrine

/ˈɛndəkrɪn/

The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body functions. These functions include metabolism, growth, development, and reproduction.

Exemplos

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1

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.

2

The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.

The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.

3

I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.

I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
endocrinology
Advérbio
endocrinally
Adjetivo
endocrine
Relacionado
endocrinologist
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Dica de memorização

Remember 'Endo' means 'Inside' (secreting inside the blood), and 'Crine' means 'to separate/secrete'. Think of internal secretions.

Quiz rápido

The _____ system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: endocrine

Exemplos

1

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.

everyday

Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for keeping your endocrine system functioning properly.

2

The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.

formal

The study investigated how environmental toxins act as endocrine disruptors in marine life.

3

I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.

informal

I'm heading to the doctor to get some endocrine tests done because my energy levels are low.

4

Advanced research in endocrine physiology has led to better treatments for diabetes and thyroid issues.

academic

Advanced research in endocrine physiology has led to better treatments for diabetes and thyroid issues.

5

The healthcare startup focuses on digital solutions for patients with chronic endocrine conditions.

business

The healthcare startup focuses on digital solutions for patients with chronic endocrine conditions.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
endocrinology
Advérbio
endocrinally
Adjetivo
endocrine
Relacionado
endocrinologist

Colocações comuns

endocrine system endocrine system
endocrine gland endocrine gland
endocrine disruptor endocrine disruptor
endocrine disorder endocrine disorder
endocrine therapy endocrine therapy

Frases Comuns

endocrine response

endocrine response

endocrine signaling

endocrine signaling

endocrine function

endocrine function

Frequentemente confundido com

endocrine vs exocrine

Endocrine glands secrete directly into the blood, while exocrine glands use ducts (like sweat or saliva).

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Notas de uso

The word is almost always used as an adjective modifying a noun (like 'system' or 'gland') in medical or biological discussions. It rarely stands alone as a noun in modern English except when referring collectively to the system.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'hormone' as an adjective where 'endocrine' is more technically accurate (e.g., 'hormone system' vs 'endocrine system').

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Dica de memorização

Remember 'Endo' means 'Inside' (secreting inside the blood), and 'Crine' means 'to separate/secrete'. Think of internal secretions.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek 'endon' (within) and 'krinein' (to separate or secrete).

Padrões gramaticais

Attributive adjective Non-countable No comparative or superlative forms

Quiz rápido

The _____ system is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: endocrine

Palavras relacionadas

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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