17.3 Adrenal Procedures And Phamacology Flashcards
1
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Ambiguous
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Uncertain
2
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Androgen
A
Hormone that produces masculine characteristics
3
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Genital
A
Relating to the primary male or female sex organs
4
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Hyperplasia
A
Increase in the number of cells in a tissue organ
5
Q
Intercurrent
A
A disease attacking a person who already has another disease
6
Q
Steroid
A
Large family of chemical substances found in hormones body components and drugs
7
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Steroid
A
Large family of chemical substances found in hormones body components and drugs
8
Q
Aromatase
A
And and I’m responsible for a key step in the production of oestrogen and androgens
9
Q
Aromatase inhibitor
A
An agent that stops the production of oestrogen and post menopausal women
10
Q
estrogen
A
Genetic term for hormones that stimulate female, secondary sex characteristics
11
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Modulator
A
An agent that regulates or adjusts
