Medical Terminology of Endocrine System

The endocrine system consists of a network of ductless glands that secrete chemicals (called hormones) that affect the function of specific organs within the body, thus regulating many of the intricate functions of the body itself.
These ductless glands secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream, as opposed to releasing them externally through ducts (as do the sweat glands and the oil glands).

The field of medicine that deals with the study of the endocrine system and the treatment of the diseases and disorders of the endocrine system is known as endocrinology.

The physician who specializes in the medical practice of endocrinology
is known as an endocrinologist.

1. Medical Terminology Tapeshwar Yadav ( Lecturer, MBAHS) BMLT, DNHE, M.Sc. Medical Biochemistry & Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Incharge (Hetauda Hospital) ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

2. Student Learning Outcomes At the end of the lecture students will be able to: Identify the basic structure of medical words of the endocrine system Identify medical terminology as it relates to the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system . Identify terms and a connection between the term in endocrine system .

3. The endocrine system consists of a network of ductless glands that secrete chemicals (called hormones) that affect the function of specific organs within the body, thus regulating many of the intricate functions of the body itself. These ductless glands secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream, as opposed to releasing them externally through ducts (as do the sweat glands and the oil glands). The field of medicine that deals with the study of the endocrine system and the treatment of the diseases and disorders of the endocrine system is known as endocrinology. The physician who specializes in the medical practice of endocrinology is known as an endocrinologist .