Ch 7 The Endocrine System - Plan Terms and Abbreviations Flashcards

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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion

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continuous injections of insulin into the blood from pump inserted under the skin

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thyroidotoxin

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substance poisonous to thyroid gland

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adenectomy

A

removal of a gland

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ketogenic diet

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diet that aids in production of ketones in the body

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thymectomy

A

removal of thymus

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adrenalectomy

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removal of adrenal gland

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laparoscopic adrenalectomy

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removal of adrenal gland by means of laparoscope (instrument inserted into abdomen for viewing)

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pacreatectomy

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removal of pancreas

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pancreatolithectomy

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removal of stone in pancreas

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hypophysectomy

A

removal of the pituitary gland

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parathyroidectomy

A

removal of the parathyroid

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thyroidectomy

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removal of the thyroid

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thyroidotomy

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incision into the thyroid

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14
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thyroparathyroidectomy

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removal of thyroid and parathyroid glands

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ACTH

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adrenocorticotropic hormone

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BS

A

blood sugar

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CGM

A

continuous glucose monitor

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DI

A

diabetes insipidus

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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ERCP

A

endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

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FBS

A

fasting blood sugar

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GDM

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gestational diabetes mellitus

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GH

A

growth hormone

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GTT

A

glucose tolerance test

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HgA1C

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hemoglobin A1C test (used by patients w diabetes to monitor blood sugar levels)

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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TFT

A

thyroid function test

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TSH

A

thyroid stimulating hormone (known as thyrotropin)

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T3

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triiodothyronine (one of two primary hormones produced by thyroid)

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T4

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thyroxine (one of two primary hormones produced by thyroid)