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PDCI Fall 2020 Medical Terminology > Chapter 11 > Flashcards

Chapter 11 Flashcards

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aden/o

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gland

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adren/o

adrenal/o

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adrenal gland

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andr/o

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male

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crin/o

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to secrete

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dips/o

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thirst

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gluc/o
glucos/o
glyc/o
glycos/o

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sugar

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hormon/o

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hormone (an urging on)

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ket/o

keton/o

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ketone bodies

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pancreat/o

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pancreas

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thym/o

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thymus gland

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thyr/o

thyroid/o

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thyroid gland (shield)

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adrenal glands

suprarenal glands

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located above each kidney

adrenal cortex secretes steroid hormones

adrenal medulla secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine

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steroid hormones

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regulate carbohydrate metabolism and salt and water balance

some effect on sexual characteristics

includes the glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens

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epinephrine

norepinephrine

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affect sympathetic nervous system in stress response

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ovaries

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located one on each side of the uterus in the female pelvis, functioning to secrete estrogen and progesterone

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estrogen

progesterone

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responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics and the regulation of reproduction

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pancreas (islets of Langerhans)

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located behind the stomach in front of the first and second lumbar vertebrae, functioning to secrete insulin and glucagon

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insulin

glucagon

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regulate carbohydrate metabolism

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parathyroid glands

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located on the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland in the neck, functioning to secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism

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pineal gland

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located in the center of the brain, functioning to secrete melatonin and serotonin

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melatonin

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exact function unknown

affects onset of puberty

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serotonin

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a NT that serves as the precursor to melatonin

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pituitary gland

hypophysis

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located at the base of the brain

anterior pituitary secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, melanocyte-stimulating hormone, growth hormone, and prolactin

posterior pituitary releases antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) and oxytocin

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thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

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stimulates secretion from thyroid gland

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adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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stimulates secretion from adrenal cortex

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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initiates growth of ovarian follicle

stimulates secretion of estrogen in females and sperm production in males

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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causes ovulation

stimulates secretion of progesterone by corpus lute

causes secretion of testosterone in testes

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melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)

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affects skin pigmentation

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growth hormone (GH)

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influences growth

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prolactin (lactogenic hormone)

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stimulates breast development and milk production during pregnancy

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antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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influences the absorption of water by kidney tubules

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oxytocin

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influences uterine contraction

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testes

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located one on each side within the scrotum in the male, functioning to secrete testosterone

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testosterone

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affects masculinization and reproduction

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thymus gland

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located in the mediastinal cavity anterior to and above the heart, functioning to secrete thymosin

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thymosin

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regulates immune response

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thyroid gland

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located in front of the neck, functioning to secrete triiodothyronine, thyroxine, and calcitonin

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triiodothyronine (T3)

thyroxine (T4)

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known as the thyroid hormones

regulate metabolism

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calcitonin

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regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism

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exopthalmos

exopthalmus

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protrusion of one or both eyeballs, often because of thyroid dysfunction or a tumor behind the eyeball

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glucosuria

glycosuria

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glucose (sugar) in the urine

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hirsutism

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shaggy

an excessive growth of hair especially in unusual places (e.g. a woman with a beard)

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hypercalcemia

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an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood

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hypocalcemia

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an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood

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hyperglycemia

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high blood sugar

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hypoglycemia

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low blood sugar

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hyperkalemia

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an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood

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hypokalemia

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deficient level of potassium in the blood

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hypernatremia

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excessive level of sodium ions in the blood

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hyponatremia

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low level of sodium ions in the blood

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hypersecretion

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abnormally increased secretion

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hyposecretion

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decreased secretion

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ketosis
ketoacidosis
diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
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presence of an abnormal amount of ketone bodies (acetone, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, and acetoacetic acid) in the blood and urine indicating an abnormal utilization of carbohydrates as seen in uncontrolled diabetes and starvation

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metabolism

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all chemical processes in the body that result in growth, generation of energy, elimination of waste, and other body functions

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polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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polyuria

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excessive urination

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Cushing syndrome

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collection of signs and symptoms caused by an excessive level of cortisol hormone from any cause, such as a result of excessive production by the adrenal gland (often caused by a tumor), or more commonly as a side effect of treatment with glucocorticoid (steroid) hormones such as prednisone for asthma, RA, lupus, or other inflammatory diseases

symptoms include upper body obesity, facial puffiness (moon-shaped appearance), hyperglycemia, weakness, thin and easily bruised skin with striae (stretch marks), hypertension, and osteoporosis

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adrenal virilism

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excessive output of the adrenal secretion of androgen (male sex hormone) in adult women owing to tumor tumor or hyperplasia

evidenced by amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), acne, hirsutism, and deepening of the voice

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diabetes mellitus (DM)

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metabolic disorder caused by an abnormal utilization of insulin secreted by the pancreas

evidenced by hyperglycemia and glucosuria

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insulin

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hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas responsible for regulating the metabolism of glucose

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type 1 diabetes mellitus

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diabetes in which there is no beta cell production of insulin - the patient is dependent on insulin for survival

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type 2 diabetes mellitus

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diabetes in which the body produces insulin, but not enough, or there is insulin resistance (a defective use of the insulin that is produced) - the patient usually is not dependent on insulin for survival

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hyperinsulinism

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condition resulting from an excessive amount of insulin in the blood that draws sugar out of the bloodstream, resulting in hypoglycemia, fainting, and convulsions

often caused by an overdose of insulin or by a tumor of the pancreas

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pancreatitis

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inflammation of the pancreas

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hyperparathyroidism

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hypersecretion of the parathyroid glands, usually caused by a tumor

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hypoparathyroidism

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hyposecretion of the parathyroid glands

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pituitary gland (hypophysis)

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considered the master gland because it secretes hormones that regulate the function of other glands, such as the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testicles

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acromegaly

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disease characterized by enlarged features, especially the face and hands, caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary hormone after puberty, when normal bone growth has stopped

most often caused by a pituitary tumor

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diabetes insipidus

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condition of abnormal increase in urine output most commonly caused by inadequate secretion of pituitary antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)

symptoms include polyuria and polydipsia

urine appears colorless due to the inability of the kidneys to concentrate urine

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pituitary dwarfism

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condition of congenital hyposecretion of GH slowing growth and causing a short yet proportionate stature (not affecting intelligence) - often treated during childhood with GH

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pituitary gigantism

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condition of hypersecretion of GH during childhood bone development that leads to an abnormal overgrowth of bone, especially of the long bones

most often caused by a pituitary tumor

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goiter

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enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by thyroid dysfunction, tumor, lack of iodine in the diet, or inflammation

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hyperthyroidism
Graves disease
thyrotoxicosis

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condition of hypersecretion of the thyroid gland characterized by exophthalmia, tachycardia, goiter, and tumor

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hypothyroidism

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condition of hyposecretion of the thyroid gland causing low thyroid levels in the blood that result in sluggishness, slow pulse, and often obesity

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myxedema

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advanced hypothyroidism in adults characterized by sluggishness, slow pulse, puffiness in the hands and face, and dry skin

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cretinism

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condition of congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in a lack of mental development and dwarfed physical stature

the thyroid gland is either congenitally absent or imperfectly developed

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blood sugar (BS)
blood glucose
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measurement of the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood

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fasting blood sugar (FBS)

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measurement of blood sugar level after a fast of 12 hours

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postprandial blood sugar (PPBS)

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measurement of blood sugar level after a meal, commonly after 2 hours

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glucose tolerance test (GTT)

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measurement of the body’s ability to metabolize carbohydrates by administering a prescribed amount of glucose after a fasting period, then measuring blood and urine for glucose levels every hour thereafter - usually for 4-6 hours

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glycohemoglobin

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molecule (fraction) in Hb that rises in the blood as a result of an increased level of blood sugar

it is a common blood test used in diagnosing and treating diabetes

also known as glycosylated Hb (HbA1c)

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electrolytes

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measurement of the level of specific ions (sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride) in the blood

electrolyte balance is essential for normal metabolism

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thyroid function study

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measurement of thyroid hormone levels in blood plasma to determine efficiency of glandular secretions, including T3, T4, and TSH

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urine sugar and ketone studies

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chemical tests to determine the presence of sugar or ketone bodies in the urine

used as a screen for diabetes

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computed tomography (CT)

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CT of the head is used to obtain a transverse view of the pituitary gland

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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non-ionizing images of MR are useful in identifying abnormalities of pituitary, pancreas, adrenal, and thyroid glands

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sonography

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sonographic images are used to identify endocrine pathology, such as with thyroid ultrasound

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thyroid uptake and image

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nuclear image involving scan of the thyroid to visualize the radioactive accumulation of previously ingested isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors

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adrenalectomy

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excision of adrenal gland

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hypophysectomy

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excision of pituitary gland

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pancreatectomy

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excision of pancreas

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parathyroidectomy

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excision of parathyroid gland

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thymectomy

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excision of thymus gland

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thyroidectomy

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excision of thyroid gland

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continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII)

insulin pump therapy

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use fo an insulin-delivery device worn on the body (usually the abdomen) that subcutaneously infuses doses of insulin programmed according to the individual needs of the diabetic patient

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radioiodine therapy

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use of radioactive iodine to treat disease, such as to eradicate thyroid tumor cells

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antihypoglycemic

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drug that raises blood glucose

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antithyroid drug

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agent that blocks the production of thyroid hormones

used to treat hyperthyroidism

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hormone replacement

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drug that replaces a hormone deficiency

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hypoglycemic

antihyperglycemic

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drug that lowers blood glucose

PDCI Fall 2020 Medical Terminology (6 decks)

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