Chapter 14- Endocrine Flashcards
term- endocrinologist
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meaning- Endocrinology is the study of the glands that secrete hormones within the body. An endocrinologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system.
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term- anorexia
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meaning- Lack of appetite. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder.
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term- exophthalmia
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meaning- Protrusion of eyeballs from their orbits
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term- glucosuria
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meaning- Presence of glucose in the urine. May indicate diabetes mellitus (DM). Also called glycosuria.
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term-goiter
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meaning-Enlargement of the thyroid gland, not due to a tumor
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term- hirsutism
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meaning- Abnormal hairiness, especially in women (Fig. 14-5). Also called hypertrichosis.
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term- hypocalcemia
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meaning- Condition of deficient calcium (Ca) in the blood. The opposite is hypercalcemia— excessive calcium in the blood.
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term- hypoglycemia
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meaning- Condition of deficient sugar in the blood. The opposite is hyperglycemia— excessive sugar in the blood.
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term-hypokalemia
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meaning-Condition of deficient potassium (K) in the blood. The opposite is hyperkalemia— excessive potassium in the blood.
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term- hyponatremia
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meaning- Condition of deficient sodium (Na) in the blood. The opposite is hypernatremia— excessive sodium in the blood.
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term- ketoacidosis
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meaning- Excessive number of ketone acids in the bloodstream.
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term- ketonuria
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meaning- Presence of ketones in urine.
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term- paresthesia
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meaning- Abnormal sensation, such as prickling.
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term- polydipsia
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meaning- Condition of excessive thirst.
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term- polyphagia
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meaning- Condition of excessive appetite.
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