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endocrine system [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Endocrine System and Metabolism
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- endocrine system
1, record 1, English, endocrine%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The endocrine system is a collection of special organs in the body that produce hormones. These organs are usually called the glands, organs of the body that manufacture needed substances, which are necessary for normal bodily functions. They are located in different parts of the body. 1, record 1, English, - endocrine%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes endocrinien et métabolique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système endocrinien
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20endocrinien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- appareil endocrinien 2, record 1, French, appareil%20endocrinien
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des glandes qui sécrètent des hormones directement dans le sang. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20endocrinien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un système est un ensemble de formations anatomiques ayant une structure tissulaire semblable. Par exemple le système cardiovasculaire [...] On parle aussi du système endocrinien, du système hématopoïétique, du système lymphatique, du système nerveux et du système tégumentaire. Un appareil est un ensemble d'organes accomplissant une même fonction : appareil circulatoire, appareil digestif, appareil locomoteur, appareil reproducteur, appareil respiratoire, appareil urinaire. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20endocrinien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas endocrino y metabólico
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema endocrino
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20endocrino
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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