Q2 Ch13 endocrine def to word

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having characteristics of a man; masculine

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virile

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hypothyroidism acquired in adulthood

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myxedema

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increased excretion of urine

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diuresis

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excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially in women

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hirsutism

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hypothyroidism that appears as a congenital condition and is commonly associated with other endocrine abnormalities

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cretinism

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characterized by protrusion of eyeballs, increased heart action, enlargement of they thyroid gland, weight loss, and nervousness

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exophthalmic goiter

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excessive amount of potassium in the blood

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hyperkalemia

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small chromaffin cell tumor; usually located in the adrenal medulla

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pheochromocytoma

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insulin-dependent diabtes mellitus; occurs most commonly in children and adolescents (juvenile onset)

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type I diabetes

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decreased concentration of sodium in the blood

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hyponatremia

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abnormal presence of glucose in the urine

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glycosuria

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metabolic disorder caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex resulting in excessive production of glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol

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Cushing syndrome

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non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs later in life (maturity onset)

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type 2 diabetes

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measures circulating glucose level after a 12-hour fast

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FBS (fasting blood glucose)

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measures thyroid function and monitors how quickly ingested iodine is taken into the thyroid gland

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RAIU (radioactive iodine uptake)

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increased skeletal growth in children

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growth hormone

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thyroxine

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T4

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diagnostic test used to determine hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and adjustments in insulin dosage

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GTT (glucose tolerance test)

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used to treat hyperthyroidism by impeding the formation of T3 and T4 hormone

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antithyroids

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test to measure the concentration of thyroxine in blood sample

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protein-bound iodine

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triiodothyronine

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T3

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noninvasive imaging technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce multiplanar cross-sectional images

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MRI

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test that measures the degree of forward displacement of the eyeball as seen in Graves disease

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exophthalmometry

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benign epithelial tumor having a glandular origin and structure

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adenoma

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lameness or limp in person’s walk

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claudication

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insufficient production of insulin

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diabetes mellitus

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physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system

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endocrinologist

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abnormally high levels of calcium in urine

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hypercalciuria

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excessive production of parathyroid hormone

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hyperparathyroidism

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a vague notion, remembrance, or belief

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impression

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hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas

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insulin

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caused by deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones

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Addison disease

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relating to or obtained from the parathyroid glands

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parathyroid

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disease tthat refers to the obstruction of large arteries not within the coronary, aortic arch vasculature, or brain.

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peripheral vascular disease

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brand of blood sugar-testing devices

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accu-check

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BMI of 40 or more

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morbid obesity

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excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards; due to excessive intake of food

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obesity, exogenous

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excessive thirst

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polydipsia

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excessive urination

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polyuria

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replacement hormones for adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease)

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corticosteroids

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radioactive compound is administered and localizes in the thyroid gland; used to detect thyroid abnormalities

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thyroid scan

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used to treat type 2 diabetes

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oral antidiabetics

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imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles; used to detect disease in soft body tissues, such as the pancreas, thyroid, and adrenal glands

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CT scan

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trade name for all human genetically produced insuline

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Humulin

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most common type of connective tissue disease, also known as degenerative joint disease

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osteoarthritis

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excessive consumption of food

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polyphagia