endocrinology
What is another word for endocrinology? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The branch of medicine and biology that studies the glands that make hormones, the hormones themselves, and the disorders connected to them.
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How to use endocrinology
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pediatric endocrinology
department of endocrinology
clinical endocrinology
reproductive endocrinology
It is a technical term used mostly in medicine and science.
Etymology
The word comes from French endocrinologie, or it was built in English from endocrine plus the ending -ology.
Full origin of endocrinology →Frequently asked questions
What is endocrinology?
Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine glands, the hormones they produce, and the disorders related to them.
What does an endocrinologist treat?
An endocrinologist treats disorders of the endocrine glands and hormones, such as thyroid problems and diabetes.
How do you pronounce endocrinology?
In American English it is said en-duh-krih-NAH-luh-jee, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
