English word endocrine comes from Proto-Italic *krinō (Decide. Distinguish, discern. Sift, separate.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *krinō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Decide. Distinguish, discern. Sift, separate. |
| *krey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| cernere | Latin (lat) | |
| κρίνω | Ancient Greek (grc) | |
| endocrine | English (en) | Pertaining to the endocrine glands or their secretions.. Producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream. An endocrine gland.. The secretion of an endocrine gland. |