Chapter 11 Flashcards
Adenoma
noncancerous tumors
Alopecia
Hair loss
Exophthalmos
bulging or protruding eyeballs
Glycogen
a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage
Glycosuria
the presence of reducing sugars in the urine
Goitrogens
compounds that interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland
Hemoglobin
a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body’s organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs
Hirsutism
a condition in women that results in excessive growth of dark or coarse hair in a male-like pattern — face, chest and back
Hyperglycemia
high blood glucose
Hyperkalemia
potassium level in your blood that’s higher than normal
Hyperplasia
the enlargement of an organ or tissue caused by an increase in the reproduction rate of its cells, often as an initial stage in the development of cancer.
Hypoglycemia
a condition in which your blood sugar (glucose) level is lower than the standard range
Iatrogenic
relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment
Ketoacidosis
a buildup of acids in your blood
Ketones
substances that your body makes if your cells don’t get enough glucose (blood sugar)
Paresthesia
a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in other parts of the body
Polydipsia
abnormally great thirst as a symptom of disease (such as diabetes)