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Endocrine: Symptomatic & Diagnostic Terms Flashcards

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protrusion of one or both eyeballs, often because of thyroid dysfunction or a tumor behind the eyeball

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exophthalmos/us

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glucose (sugar) in the urine

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glucosuria/glycosuria

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shaggy; an excessive growth of hair especially in unusual places

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hirsutism

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an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood

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hypercalcemia

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high blood sugar

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hyperglycemia

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low blood sugar

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hypoglycemia

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an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood

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hyperkalemia

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deficient level of potassium in the blood

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hypokalemia

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excessive level of sodium ions in the blood

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hypernatremia

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low level of sodium ions in the blood

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hyponatremia

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abnormally increased secretion

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hypersecretion

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abnormally decreased secretion

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hyposecretion

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  • aka ketoacidosis
  • presence of an abnormal amount of ketone bodies (acetone, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, and a acetoacetic acid) in the blood and urine indicating an abnormal utilization of carbs as seen in uncontrolled diabetes and starvation
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ketosis

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all chemical processes in the body that result in growth, energy production, elimination of waste, and other body functions

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metabolism

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excessive thirst

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polydipsia

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excessive urination

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polyuria

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collection of signs and symptoms caused by an excessive level of cortisol hormone from any cause, such as a result of excessive production by the adrenal gland (often caused by a tumor), or more commonly as a side effect of a treatment with glucocorticoid hormones such as prednisone for asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or other inflammatory diseases; symptoms include upper body obesity, facial puffiness, hyperglycemia, weakness, thin and easy bruised skin with stria (stretch marks), hypertension, and osteoporosis

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Cushing syndrome

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excessive output of the adrenal secretion of androgen in adult women owing to tumor or hyperplasia (increased number of cells and tissue); evidenced by amenorrhea, acne, hirsutism, and deepening of the voice

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adrenal virilism

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DM

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  • diabetes mellitus
  • metabolic disorder caused by an abnormal utilization of insulin secreted by the pancreas; evidenced by hyperglycemia and glucosuria
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DKA

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  • diabetic ketoacidosis
  • presence of an abnormal amount of ketone bodies (acetone, beta-hydroxybutyric acid, and a acetoacetic acid) in the blood and urine indicating an abnormal utilization of carbs as seen in uncontrolled diabetes and starvation
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hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas responsible for regulating the metabolism of glucose

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insulin

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diabetes in which there is no beta cell production of insulin- the patient is dependent on insulin for survival

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type 1 diabetes mellitus

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diabetes in which the body produces insulin, but not enough, or there is insulin resistance- the patient is not usually dependent on insulin for survival

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type 2 diabetes mellitus

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condition resulting from an excessive amount of insulin in the blood that draws sugar out of the bloodstream, resulting in hypoglycemia, fainting, and convulsions; often caused by an overdose of insulin or by a tumor of the pancreas

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hyperinsulinism

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inflammation of the pancreas

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pancreatitis

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hyper secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, usually caused by a tumor

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acromegaly

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condition of abnormal increase in urine output most commonly caused by an inadequate secretion of pituitary antidiuretic hormone; symptoms include polyuria and polydipsia; urine appears colorless due to the inability of the kidneys to concentrate urine

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diabetes insipidus

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condition of congenital hypo secretion of growth hormone slowing growth and causing a short yet proportionate stature, often treated during childhood with growth hormone

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pituitary dwarfism

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enlargement of the thyroid gland caused by thyroid dysfunction, tumor, lack of iodine in the diet, or inflammation

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  • aka Graves disease, thyrotoxicosis

- condition of hyper secretion of the thyroid gland characterized by exophthalmia, tachycardia, goiter, and tumor

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hyperthyroidism

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condition of hypo secretion of the thyroid gland causing low thyroid levels in the blood that result in sluggishness, slow pulse, and often obesity

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hypothyroidism

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advanced hypothyroidism in adults characterized by sluggishness, slow pulse, puffiness in the hands and face, and dry skin

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condition of congenital hypothyroidism in children that results in a lack of mental development and dwarfed physical stature; the thyroid gland is either congenitally absent or imperfectly developed

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measurement of the level of sugar in the blood

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blood sugar (BS)

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  • fasting blood sugar

- measurement of blood sugar level a fast of 12 hours

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measurement of blood sugar level after a meal, commonly after 2 hours

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postprandial blood sugar (PPBS)

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measurement of the body’s ability to metabolize carbs by administering a prescribed amount of glucose after a fasting period, then measuring blood and urine for glucose levels every hour thereafter- usually 4-6 hours

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glucose tolerance test (GTT)

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molecule in a hemoglobin that rises in the blood as a result of an increased level of blood sugar; it is a common blood test used in diagnosing and treating diabetes, also known as glycosylate hemoglobin (HbA1c)

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glycohemoglobin

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measurement of the level of specific ions (Na, K, CO2, and Cl) in the blood; electrolyte balance is essential for normal metabolism

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electrolytes

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measurement of thyroid hormone levels in the blood plasma to determine efficiency of glandular secretions, including T3, T4, and TSH

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thyroid function study

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chemical tests to determine the presence of sugar or ketone bodies in the urine; used as a screen for diabetes

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urine sugar and ketone studies

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CT of the head is used to obtain a transverse view of the pituitary gland

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computed tomography (CT)

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nonionizing images of magnetic resonance are useful in identifying abnormalities of pituitary, pancreas, adrenal, and thyroid glands

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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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sonographic images are used to identify endocrine pathology, such as thyroid ultrasound

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sonography

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nuclear image involving scan of the thyroid to visualize the radioactive accumulation of previously ingested isotopes to detect thyroid nodules or tumors

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thyroid uptake and image

46
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excision of the adrenal gland

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adrenalectomy

47
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excision of the pituitary gland

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hypophysectomy

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excision of the pancreas

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pancreatectomy

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excision of the parathyroid gland

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parathyroidectomy

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excision of the thymus gland

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thymectomy

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excision of the thyroid gland

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thyroidectomy

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TSH

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thyroid stimulating hormone

-stimulates secretion from thyroid gland

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PTH

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  • parathyroid hormone

- regulates calcium and phosphorus metabolism

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LH

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  • luteinizing hormone

- causes ovulation; stimulates the secretion of progesterone by corpus lute; causes secretion of testosterone in testes

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FSH

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  • follicle-stimulating hormone

- initiates growth of ovarian follicle; stimulates secretion of estrogen in females and sperm production in males

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GH

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  • growth hormone

- influences growth

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ACTH

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  • adrenocorticotropic hormone

- stimulates secretion of the adrenal cortex

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

59
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hyper secretion of the parathyroid gland, usually caused by a tumor

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hyperparathyroidism

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hypo secretion of the parathyroid glands

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hypoparathyroidism

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