Endocrine System Flashcards
Acromegaly – Abnormally enlarged features resulting from a pituitary tumor and hypersecretion of growth hormone.
Addison’s disease – Underactivity of the adrenal glands.
Cushing’s syndrome – Group of symptoms caused by overactivity of the adrenal glands..
Diabetes Insipidus – Condition caused by hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone.
Diabetes Mellitus – See Type diabetes
Type II diabetes.
Dwarfism – abnormally stunted growth caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone
congenial lack of thyroid gland
Exophthalmos – Abnormal protrusion of the eyes typical of Graves’ disease.
Gigantism – Abnormally fast and large growth caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone.
Glucosuria – Glucose/sugar in the urine.
Goiter – Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland as a result of its overactivty or lack of iodine in the diet.
Graves’ disease or Hyperthyroidism – Overactivity of the thyroid gland.
Hirsutism – Abnormal hair growth due to an excess of androgens..
Ketoacidois – Condition of high acid levels caused by the abnormal release of ketones in the body.
Ketosis – Condition caused by the abnormal release of ketones in the body.
Myxedema – Advanced adult hypothyroidism.
Polydipsia – Excessive thirst.
Polyuria – Excessive amount of water in the urine.
Tetany – Muscle paralysis
usually due to decreased levels of ionized calcium in the blood.
Type I diabetes – Endocrine disorder with abnormally low levels of insulin; also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM).
Type II diabetes – Disease caused by failure of the body to recognize insulin that is present or by an abnormally low level of insulin; also known as noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM);usually adult onset.
Virilism – Condition with excessive androgen production
often resulting in the appearance of mature male characteristics in young children.
