Ductless glands that secrete HORMONES directly into the BLOOD CIRCULATION. These hormones influence the METABOLISM and other functions of cells in the body.
ID
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D004702
altLabel
Gland, Endocrine
Endocrine Gland
AN
general; prefer specifics, / surg: consider also ENDOCRINE SURGICAL PROCEDURES; endocrine deficiency: probably specific ENDOCRINE SYSTEM DISEASE: Manual 23.25.3
AQL
AB AH BS CH CY DE DG EM EN GD IM IN IR ME MI PA PH PP PS RE SU TR UL VI
cui
C0014133
DC
1
definition
Ductless glands that secrete HORMONES directly into the BLOOD CIRCULATION. These hormones influence the METABOLISM and other functions of cells in the body.