内分泌 (nèi fēn mì) — endocrine system; internal secretion; hormone (produced by endocrine glands)
Definition
Refers to the endocrine system — glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream — or to the hormones themselves. In medical contexts it functions as a near-synonym for 'endocrine' (adjective) when modifying systems or disorders.
noun
endocrine systeminternal secretionhormone (produced by endocrine glands)
Examples
- 内分泌。nèi fēn mì Xì tǒng fù zé tiáo jié rén tǐ de xīn chén dài xiè.The endocrine system is responsible for regulating the body's metabolism.
- 内分泌。Tā yīn wèi nèi fēn mì shī tiáo qù kàn yī shēng.She went to see a doctor because of an endocrine disorder.
- 内分泌。Zhè jiā yī yuàn yǒu zhuān mén de nèi fēn mì kē.This hospital has a dedicated endocrinology department.
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