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of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions

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  1. adj. of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions
  2. n. the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
  3. n. any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
  4. j:100 a. of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions