CH 11 Terminology

Question 1

having one or both adrenal glands enlarged

Answer 1

adrenomegaly

Question 2

condition in which the body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid

Answer 2

edema

Question 3

general term for diseases of the endocrine system

Answer 3

endocrinopathy

Question 4

condition n which the eyeballs protrude, such as in Graves’ disease. This is generally caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormone.

Answer 4

exophthalmos

Question 5

having a high level of sugar excreted in the urine

Answer 5

glycosuria

Question 6

development of breast tissue in males. may be a symptom of adrenal feminization

Answer 6

gynecomastia

Question 7

condition of having an excessive amount of hair. Term generally used to describe females who have the adult male pattern of hair growth .

Answer 7

hirsutism

Question 8

condition of having a high level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone

Answer 8

hypercalcemia

Question 9

condition of having high level of sugar in blood; associated with diabetes mellitus

Answer 9

hyperglycemia

Question 10

condition of having a high level of potassium in blood

Answer 10

hyperkalemia

kal/i = potassium

Question 11

condition of having low sodium in blood

Answer 11

hyponatremia

Question 12

excessive feeling of thirst

Answer 12

polydipsia

Question 13

disease named for british physician Thomas Addison; results from a deficiency in adrenocortical hormones.

Answer 13

Addison’s disease