Pronunciation of 'Endocrinology'
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. The word originates from Greek roots 'endo-' meaning 'within', 'krinein' meaning 'to separate', and '-logy' meaning 'study of'.
The term 'endocrinology' is derived from the Greek words 'endo-' (within), 'krinein' (to separate), and '-logy' (study of).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The branch of medicine and biology dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and hormones.
Pronounced as ‘EN-doh-krih-NOL-uh-jee’. ‘En’ as in ‘end’, ‘doh’ as in ‘dough’, ‘krih’ as in ‘crit’, ‘nol’ as in ‘knowledge’, and ‘uh-jee’ as in ‘allergy’.
The branch of medicine and biology dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and hormones.
Pronounced as ‘EN-doh-krih-NOL-uh-jee’. ‘En’ as in ‘end’, ‘doh’ as in ‘dough’, ‘krih’ as in ‘crit’, ‘nol’ as in ‘knowledge’, and ‘uh-jee’ as in ‘allergy’. This is a variation with a British influence on the vowel sound.