Endocrinology
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| Endocrinology | |
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| Term | Endocrinology |
| Short definition | Endocrinology (EN-doh-krih-NAH-loh-jee) A branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system, which includes the glands and organs belong that produce hormones. These disorders include diabetes, infertility, and thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary gland problems |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Endocrinology - (pronounced) (EN-doh-krih-NAH-loh-jee) A branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system, which includes the glands and organs belong that produce hormones. These disorders include diabetes, infertility, and thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary gland problems
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