Block1MedTerm Flashcards by Drew Spargo

-ia

condition of

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-ous

pertaining to

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acromegaly

dz characterized by enlarged features; especially of face/hands; caused by hypersecretion of GH after puberty. Often caused by pituitary tumor.

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aden/o

gland

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adren/o

adrenal gland

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adrenal virilism

excessive output of androgen in adult women caused by tumor or hyperplasia; amonorrhea; acne; hirsutism; deepening of voice

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adrenal/o

adrenal gland

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andr/o

male

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andromorphous

pertaining to male form or appearance

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antithyroid use

blocks production of T3/T4 for hyperthyroidism

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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

use of insulin delivery device worn on body and Sqinfuses programmed doses of insulin

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cretinism

congenital hypothyroidism in kids that results in lack of mental development and dwarfed stature. Imperfect or absent thyroid gland

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crin/o

to secrete

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CSII

continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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computed tomography

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CT use

CT of head to obtain transverse view of pituitary

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Cushing syndrome

collection of signs and symptoms caused by excessive cortisol (from adrenal gland; or from glucocorticoid tx). Obesity; moon-face; hyperglycemia; weakness; thin and easily bruised skin with stria; hypertension; osteoporosis

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dips/o

thirst

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DKA

diabetic ketoacidosis

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electrolyte panel

measurement of specific ions (Na; K; Cl) plus (CO2 for bicarb) in blood

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endocrine

secreting within (ductless glands)

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epinephrine

secreted in response to fear of physical injury

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exophthalmos/exophthalmus

protrusion of one or both eyeballs; often because of thyroid dysfunction or a tumor behind the eyeball

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fasting blood sugar

measurement of sugar level after fasting for 12 hours

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FBS

fasting blood sugar

gluc/o

glucose

glucos/o

glucose

glucose tolerance test

prescribed amt of glucose after fasting period; then measure blood and urine glucose levels q hour x 4-6 hours

glucosuria/glycosuria

glucose in the urine

glyco/o

sugar

glycohemoglobin

same as HbA1C

goiter

enlargement of thyroid gland caused by thyroid dysfunction; tumor; or lack of I in the diet; or inflammation

Graves dz

most common form of hyperthyroidism caused by autoimmune defect that creates Abs that stimulate overproduction of TH

GTT

glucose tolerance test

hirsutism

shaggy; an excessive growth of hair; especially in unusual places

hormon/o

hormone

HRT

hormone replacement therapy

hyperinsulinism

condition often caused by OD of insulin or by tumor of pancreas

hypoglycemic or antihyperglycemic?

both are correct

insulin pump therapy

same as CSII

ket/o

ketone bodies

keton/o

ketone bodies

magnetic resonance imaging

nonionizing images of magnetic resonance are useful in identifying abnormalities of pituitary gland; pancreas; adrenals; and thyroid glands

melatonin

secreted from pineal gland; exact function unknown; but affects onset of puberty

meta-

beyond; after; or change

morph/o

form

myxedema

sluggishness; slow pulse; puffiness in hands/face; dry skin in advanced hypothyroidism

norepinephrine

secreted in response to hypotension and physical stress

pancreat/o

pancreas

pituitary dwarfism

congenital hyposecretion of GH that slows growth (short; but proportionate stature)

pituitary gigantism

hypersecretion of GH during childhood bone development (overgrowth especially of long bones)

postprandial blood sugar

measurement of BS after a meal (2 hours later)

PPBS

postprandial blood sugar

radioiodine therapy

use of radioactive iodine to treate disease; such as to eradicate thyroid tumor cells; treatment administered in nuclear med facility

serotonin

NT that is also precursor to melatonin

sonogarphy

used to identify endocrine pathology

stria

stretch marks

thym/o

thymus

thymosin

hormone from thymus gland that regulates immune response

thyr/o

thyroid gland

thyroid function study

measurement of T3; T4; TSH levels in blood to determine efficiency of glandular secretions

thyroid uptake and image

radionuclide scan of thyroid to visualize radioactive accumulation of previously injected isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors

thyroid/o

thyroid gland

ur/o

urine

urine sugar and ketone studies

chemical tests to determine presence of sugar or KBs in urine (screen for DM)

virilis

masculine

hypothyroid symptoms

1) lethargic and poor memory; 2) dry brittle hair with hair loss; 3) pale cold dry scaly skin; 4) less sweating; 5) bradycardia; 6) weight gain; 7) myxedema; 8) menorrhagia; 9) thick tongue and slow speech

hyperthyroid symptoms

1) restless; 2) fine silky hair with hair loss; 3) warm moist skin; 4) increased sweating; 5) tachycardia; 6) weight loss; 7) exophthalmos; 8) amenorrhea; 9) diffuse goiter