Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Endocrine (EN-doh-krin)
Refers to tissue that makes and releases hormones that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organs. Some examples of endocrine tissues are the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.