endocrinien

/ɛ̃dɔkʁiˈnjɛ̃/

adjective C1

le (masc.) la (fem.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Academic Domain General Tone Neutral
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: academic. Domain: general. Connotation: neutral.

Meaning

  1. endocrine (relating to hormone-producing glands)

Usage notes

Technical/medical adjective; feminine form is "endocrinienne".

Practice

1 What does endocrinien mean?

2 Fill the gap: Le système ___ régule les hormones.

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