Ch 7 The Endocrine System - Plan Terms and Abbreviations Flashcards
continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion
continuous injections of insulin into the blood from pump inserted under the skin
thyroidotoxin
substance poisonous to thyroid gland
adenectomy
removal of a gland
ketogenic diet
diet that aids in production of ketones in the body
thymectomy
removal of thymus
adrenalectomy
removal of adrenal gland
laparoscopic adrenalectomy
removal of adrenal gland by means of laparoscope (instrument inserted into abdomen for viewing)
pacreatectomy
removal of pancreas
pancreatolithectomy
removal of stone in pancreas
hypophysectomy
removal of the pituitary gland
parathyroidectomy
removal of the parathyroid
thyroidectomy
removal of the thyroid
thyroidotomy
incision into the thyroid
thyroparathyroidectomy
removal of thyroid and parathyroid glands
ACTH
adrenocorticotropic hormone