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Preferred term

Endocrine System  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Note

  • avoid: too general; prefer ENDOCRINE GLANDS; CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM; or NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS & their specifics

Scope note

  • The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the ENDOCRINE GLANDS, included are the CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM and the NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS.

History note

  • 98; use explode 1967-97

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D004703

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