Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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endocrine | Yes | Yes | No | No |
insulin | Yes | No | No | No |
endocrine (noun) | insulin (noun) |
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the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect | hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells |
any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream |
endocrine (adjective) | insulin (adjective) |
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of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions |