Chapter 18: Vocabulary Flashcards
Adenectomy
Removal of a gland
Adrenalectomy
Remvla of an adrenal gland
Gonadotropin
Hormone that is secreted from the pituitary gland and acts on the gonads
Hypogonadism
Condition of decreased function of the gonads, with decreased growth of sexual development
Pancreatectomy
Removal of the pancreas
Parathyroidectomy
Removal of the parathyroid glands
Hypopituitarism
Condition resulting from decreased secretion by the pituitary gland
Thyrotropic hormone
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that acts on the thyroid gland (TSH or thyroid -stimulating hormone.
Thyroiditis
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
Androgen
Hormone producing or stimulating male characteristics
Hypercalcemia
Increased calcium in the blood
Hypercalciuria
High level of calcium in the urine
Hypocalcemia
Decreased calcium in the blood
Corticosteroid
Any of the hormones produced by the andrean cortex
Endocrinologist
Specialist in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders
Polydipsia
Condition of excessive thirst
Estrogenic
Pertaining to having proper tie similar to estrogen
Glucagon
Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels are low
Hyperglycemia
Blood condition of increased sugar
Glycemic
Pertains to sugar in the blood
Glycogen
An animal starch; produced from sugar by the liver
Homeostasis
State of equilibrium (constancy) of the body’s internal environment
Hormonal
Pertaining to hormons
Hypokalemia
Low level of potassium in the blood
Prolactin
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the goeth of breast tissue and stimulates milk production
Myxedema
Condition of mucous-like swelling of the face and soft tissue; due to hypo secretion of the thyroid gland in adults
Hyponatremia
Blood condition of deficiency of sodium
Hypophysectomy
Removal of the pituitary gland
Somatotropin
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and tissue (growth hormone)
Steroid
An organic (containing carbine) compound with a ring structure; bile acids, vitamin D, certain hormones
Oxytocin
Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary land; stimulates childbirth
Thyrotoxicosis
Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos
Antidiuretic Hormone
Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; causes wage to be retained in the body
