Chapter 13 - Definitions Flashcards
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acromegaly
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Englargement of the extremities and the face
2
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adenectomy
A
Surgical removal of a gland
3
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adenoma
A
Tumor of a gland
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adrenal
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Pertaining to the adrenal glands
5
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adrenalectomy
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Surgical removal of the adrenal glands
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endocrinologist
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Specialist in the study of the endocrine system
7
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endocrinology
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Study of the endocrine system
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glandular
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Pertaining to a gland
9
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hyperinsulinism
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Condition of excessive amounts of insulin in the blood
10
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hyperkalemia
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Condition of excessive potassium in the blood
11
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hypoparathyroidism
A
Condition of deficient secretion of the parathyroid glands
12
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hypophysis
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Pituitary gland
13
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insulinogenic
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Production of insulin
14
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pancreatic
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Pertaining to the pancreas
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pituitarism
A
Condition of the pituitary gland
