| endocrine system | The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the endocrine glands, included are the chromaffin system and the neurosecretory systems. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| endocrinologist | <specialist> A medically qualified specialist in internal medicine who has subspecialised in the diseases of glandular organs for example diabetes mellitus. (16 Dec 1997) |
| endocrinology | <study> The scientific study of the function and pathology of the endocrineglands (for example the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, etc.) (09 Oct 1997) |
| endocrinoma | <tumour> A tumour with endocrine tissue that retains the function of the parent organ, usually to an excessive degree. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endocrinopathic | Relating to or suffering from an endocrinopathy. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endocrinopathy | A disorder in the function of an endocrine gland and the consequences thereof. Origin: endocrine + G. Pathos, disease (05 Mar 2000) |
| endocrinotherapy | Treatment of disease by the administration of extracts of endocrine glands. Origin: endocrine + G. Therapeia, medical treatment (05 Mar 2000) |
| endocyclic | Within a cycle or ring; e.g., the 6 C atoms of the benzene ring in toluene. Compare: exocyclic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| endocyst | <zoology> The inner layer of the cells of Bryozoa. Origin: Endo- + Gr. Bladder, a bag. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| endocystitis | Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bladder. Origin: endo-+ G. Kystis, bladder, + -itis, inflammation (05 Mar 2000) |
| endocytic vesicle | The vesicle (membrane-bound bubble within the cell) which is formed during the process of endocytosis and which contains substances being imported from outside of the cell. (09 Oct 1997) |
| endocytosis | Uptake of material into a cell by the formation of a membrane bound vesicle. (18 Nov 1997) |
| endocytotic vesicle | Uptake of material into a cell by the formation of a membrane bound vesicle. (18 Nov 1997) |
| endodeoxyribonuclease | A hydrolase enzyme that hydrolyzes the interior bonds of deoxyribonucleotides and strings them together into oligonucleotides or polynucleotides. (09 Oct 1997) |
| endodeoxyribonucleases | <enzyme> A group of enzymes catalyzing the endonucleolytic cleavage of DNA. They include members of EC 3.1.21.-, EC 3.1.22.-, EC 3.1.23.- (DNA restriction enzymes), EC 3.1.24.- (DNA restriction enzymes), and EC 3.1.25.-. Registry number: EC 3.1.- (12 Dec 1998) |