Anatomy

Endocrine Glands

Ductless glands that secrete HORMONES directly into the BLOOD CIRCULATION. These hormones influence the METABOLISM and other functions of cells in the body.

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Ductless glands that secrete HORMONES directly into the BLOOD CIRCULATION. These hormones influence the METABOLISM and other functions of cells in the body.

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2 entry terms
  • Endocrine Gland
  • Gland, Endocrine

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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general; prefer specifics, / surg: consider also ENDOCRINE SURGICAL PROCEDURES; endocrine deficiency: probably specific ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISEASE: Manual 23.25.3

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  1. A06w.300w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Endocrine Glands. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004702. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004702
  2. Endocrine Glands. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine_gland
  3. Endocrine Glands. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q324663