Anatomy

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.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Endocrine Systems
  • System, Endocrine
  • Systems, Endocrine

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

avoid: too general; prefer ENDOCRINE GLANDS; CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM; or NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS & their specifics

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History Note

98; use explode 1967-97

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Previous Indexing

  • Endocrine Glands (1966-1997)

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Tree Number

  1. A06w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Endocrine System. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004703. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004703
  2. Endocrine System. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine_system
  3. Endocrine System. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11078