Pronunciation of 'Endocrinology'
Endocrinology is the study of the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. It is pronounced as 'ɛnˌdoʊkrəˈnɑːlədʒi' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term 'endocrinology' originates from the Greek words 'endo-' meaning 'within', 'krinein' meaning 'to separate', and '-logy' meaning 'study of'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The branch of medicine and biology concerned with the endocrine system, hormones, and their effects.
Pronounced as 'en-doh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee'. 'En' as in 'end', 'doh' as in 'dough', 'kruh' as in 'cruh', 'nol' as in 'knowledge', 'uh' as in 'uh', and 'jee' as in 'gee'.