Hypernym

noun

a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell

endocrine 1

noundomain: body part

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

Synonyms

hormone 1
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
internal secretion 1
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

Derivationally related form

adjective

of or belonging to endocrine glands or their secretions

Hyponym

noun

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

noun

a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action

noun

hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning

noun

a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)

noun

hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity