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.

Synonyms: System, Endocrine, Systems, Endocrine, Endocrine Systems, Endocrine System

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avoid: too general; prefer ENDOCRINE GLANDS; CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM; or NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS & their specifics ,98 ,98; use explode 1967-97

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D004703

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