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antidiuretic

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an agent that decreases urine production

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endocrine

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a gland that produces an internal or hormonal secretion

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endocrinology

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study of the effects and productions of hormones

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endocrinologist

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one who studies endocrinology

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hormone

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chemical formed in one tissue or organ and carried by the bloodstream to stimulate another organ

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hypothalamus

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an endocrine gland in the floor and the wall of the third ventricle of the brain

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melatonin

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hormone formed by the adrenal gland

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oxytocin

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pituitary hormone that stimulates the uterus to contract

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pineal

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pertaining to the pituitary gland

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prostogladin

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hormone present in many tissues, but first isolated from the prostate gland

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serotonin

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neurotransmitter in central and peripheral nervous systems

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acromegaly

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enlargement of head, face, hands, and feet due to excess growth hormone as an adult

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andrenocorticotropic

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hormone of the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland to produce its own hormones

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corticosteriod

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a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex

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corticotropin

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pituitary hormone that stimulates the cortex of the adrenal gland to secrete cortisone

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cortisone

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a corticosteroid produced in small amounts by the adrenal cortex

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diabetes insipidus

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excretion of large amounts of dilute urine as a result of inadequate antidiuretic hormone

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gonadrotropin

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any hormone that stimulates gonad function

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gonad

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organ that produces sex cells

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hydrocortisone

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potent glucortoid with antiinflammatory properties

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prolactin

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pituitary hormone thst stimulates the production of milk

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somatotropin/growth hormone

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hormone of the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of body tissues

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thyrotropin

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hormone from the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates function of the thyroid gland

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calcitonin

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hormone produced by the thyroid gland that moves calcium from the blood to bones

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emaciation

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abnormal thinness

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emaciated

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pertaining to or suffering from emaciation

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parathyroid

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endocrine glands embedded in the back of the thyroid gland

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thymus

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endocrine gland located in the mediastinum

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thyroid

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endocrine gland in the neck/a cartilage of the larynx

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thyroxine

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thyroid hormone T4, tetraiodothyrine

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cretin

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severe congenital hypothyroidism

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cretinism

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condition of having severe congenital hypothyroidism

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exophthalamos

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protrusion of the eyeball

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goiter

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enlargement of the thyroid gland

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graves disease

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hyperthyroidism with toxic goiter

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hashimoto disease

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sutoimmune disease of the thyroid gland

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hyperparathyroidism

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excessive levels of parathyroid hormone

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hypoparahtyroidism

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deficient levels of parathyroid hormone

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hyperpyrexia

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extremely high body temperature of fever

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hyperthyroidism

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excessive production of thyroid hormones

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hypothyroidism

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deficient production of thyroid hormones

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iodine

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chemical element, the lack of which causes thyroid disease

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myxedema

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nonpitting, waxy edema of the skin in hypothyroidism

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tetany

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severe muscle twitches, cramps, and spasms

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thyroidectomy

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surgical removal of the thyroid gland

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thyroiditis

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inflammation of thr thyroid gland

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thyrotoxicosis/hyperthyroidism

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disorder produced by excessive thyroid hormone production

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Addison disease

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autoimmune disease leading to decreased production of adrenocortical steroids

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adrenal

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endocrine gland on the upper pole of each kidney

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adrenaline

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main catecholamine produced by the adrenal medulla

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adrenocortical

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pertaining to the cortex of the adrenal gland

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aldosterone

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mineralcorticoid hormone of the adrenal cortex

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catecholamine

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major elements produced by the adrenal cortex in the stress response, include ephinephrine and norephinephrine

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