Ch 13/14 Flashcards

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An abnormal protrusion of the eyeball usually with the sclera noticeable over the iris

A

Exophthalmia

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A condition in which there is a shortage of thyroid hormone, causing an extremely low body metabolism due to a reduced usage of oxygen

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Hypothyroidism

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2
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Chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland leading to enlargement of the thyroid gland

A

Thyroiditis

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3
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A glandular tumor

A

Adenoma

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4
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A physician who specializes in the medical practice of treating the diseases and disorders of the endocrine system

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Endocrinologist

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5
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The excreation of excessively large amounts of urine

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Polyuria

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6
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Surgical removal of one or both of the adrenal glands

A

Adrenalectomy

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7
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The presence of sugar in urine

A

Glycosuria

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8
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Excessive thirst

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Polydipsia

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9
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Any disease of a gland, characterized by enlargement

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Adenopathy

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10
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An elevated blood sodium level

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Hypernatremia

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11
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Removal of a portion of ear cartilage to bring the pinna and auricle nearer the head

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Otoplasty

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12
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Surgical incision into the eardrum

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Myringotomy

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13
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Pertaining to a snail-shaped structure within the middle ear

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Cochlear

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14
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Double vision caused by each eye focusing separately

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Diplopia

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15
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Inflammation of the iris

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Iritis

16
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Pertaining to the sense of hearing

A

Auditory

17
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A recording of the faintest sounds an individual is able to hear

A

Audiogram

18
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Thyroid- stimulating hormone

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TSH

19
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Follicle- stimulating hormone (eggs/sperm)

A

FSH

20
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Antidiuretic hormone (helps balance body’s water)

A

ADH

21
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Right eye

A

OD

22
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Left eye

A

OS

23
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Both eyes

A

OU