Pronunciation of 'Endocrinology'
The word 'Endocrinology' refers to the branch of medicine and biology concerned with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. It is pronounced as /ˌɛn.doʊ.krɪˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/ in American English.
Word Origin
The term originates from the Greek words 'endo-' meaning 'within', 'krinein' meaning 'to separate', and '-logy' meaning 'study of'.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
The study of the endocrine system, its functions, diseases, and hormones.
Pronounced as 'EN-doh-krih-NOL-uh-jee', with stress on the third syllable. 'En' as in 'end', 'doh' as in 'dough', 'kri' as in 'crit', 'nol' as in 'knowledge', 'uh' as in 'about', and 'jee' as in 'gene'.