Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun endocrine

2 senses of endocrine

Sense 1
hormone, endocrine, internal secretion -- (the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect)
       => secretion -- (a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell)

Sense 2
endocrine gland, endocrine, ductless gland -- (any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream)
       => gland, secretory organ, secretor, secreter -- (any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream)

Antonyms of adj endocrine

1 sense of endocrine

Sense 1
endocrine (vs. exocrine), endocrinal -- (of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; "endocrine system")

exocrine (vs. endocrine) -- (of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions)

Similarity of adj endocrine

1 sense of endocrine

Sense 1
endocrine (vs. exocrine), endocrinal -- (of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions; "endocrine system")