noun
- the branch of medicine that deals with the endocrine system and its disorders
Usage: medical
Examples
- She specialized in endocrinology after medical school.
- The endocrinology department treats patients with diabetes and thyroid disorders.
- His research in endocrinology focuses on hormone regulation.
- The hospital’s endocrinology clinic sees hundreds of patients each month.
- Advances in endocrinology have improved treatment for many hormonal conditions.
- Students studying endocrinology learn about various glands and their functions.