Disorders Flashcards
1
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Addison disease
A
Chronic adrenocortical insufficiency
2
Q
Hashimoto thyroiditis
A
Diffuse infiltration of the thyroid gland with lymphocytes, resulting in diffuse goiter, progressive destruction of the parenchyma and hypothyroidism
3
Q
Sympathomimetic
A
Denoting mimicking of action in the sympathetic system
4
Q
Thyromegaly
A
Enlargement of the thyroid gland
5
Q
Diuresis
A
Commonly denotes production of unusually large volumes of urine
6
Q
Thyrotoxic crisis
A
The exacerbation of symptoms of hyperthyroidism
7
Q
Turner syndrome
A
Anomalies include dwarfism, webbed neck, infantile sexual development, etc.
8
Q
Graves disease
A
Autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland
