Medical Terminology / Unit 13 MedTerm 0851 short lesson, about 20 seconds
endocrin/o: Endocrine
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The idea
The combining form endocrin slash o names the endocrine system, whose glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
In practice
Endocrinology is the study of these glands.
Where people slip
Endocrine glands release into the blood. Other glands release through ducts.
Your place on the trail
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