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
BS
blood sugar
CGM
continuous glucose monitor
DI
diabetes insipidus
DM
diabetes mellitus
ERCP
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
FBS
fasting blood sugar
GDM
gestational diabetes mellitus
GH
growth hormone
GTT
glucose tolerance test
HgA1C
hemoglobin A1C test (used by patients w diabetes to monitor blood sugar levels)
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
TFT
thyroid function test
TSH
thyroid stimulating hormone (known as thyrotropin)
T3
triiodothyronine (one of two primary hormones produced by thyroid)
T4
thyroxine (one of two primary hormones produced by thyroid)
