Définition: 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. Synonyme(s): Système endocrinien / Termes dérivés: Système chromaffine Cellules entéroendocrines Glandes endocrines Système neuroendocrine
Qualificatifs: anatomie et histologie / chirurgie / composition chimique / cytologie / embryologie / metabolisme / microbiologie / physiologie