Chapter 7 (Thyroid) Flashcards
1
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hyperparathyroidism
A
overproduction by the parathyroid gland
2
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hyperthyroidism
A
overproduction by the thyroid
3
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hypoparathyroidism
A
underproduction by the parathyroid
4
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hypothyroidism
A
underproduction by the thyroid
5
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thyroiditis
A
inflammation of the thyroid
6
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thyrotoxicosis
A
condition caused by the exposure of body tissue to excessive levels of thyroid hormone (an extreme version of this is known as “thyroid storm”)
7
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hypomagnesemia
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lower level of magnesium in the blood