Pronunciation of 'Endocrinology'
Endocrinology is the branch of biology and medicine concerned with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. The pronunciation in English (en-US) is typically 'ˌɛn.doʊ.krəˈnɑː.lə.dʒi'.
Word Origin
The term 'endocrinology' originates from the Greek words 'endon' meaning 'within', 'krinein' meaning 'to separate', and 'logos' meaning 'study'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The study of the endocrine system, its functions, disorders, and hormones.
Pronounced as 'EN-doh-kruh-NAH-luh-jee'. 'EN' as in 'end', 'doh' as in 'dough', 'kruh' as in 'cruh', 'NAH' with stress, and 'luh-jee' as in 'logic'.