Endocrine System Flashcards
Adrenopathy
Disease of adrenal glands
Adrenalectomy
Removal of adrenal gland
Hypophyseal
Pertaining to pituitary gland
Oophorotis
Inflammation of one or more ovaries
Ovarian Cysts
Sac containing fluid or semi fluid material in the ovary
Orchitis
Inflammation of one or more testicles
Orchiopexy
Surgically putting testicle back into proper location in the scrotum
Orchidectomy
Removal of one or both testicles
Pancreatectomy
Removal of pancreas
Hyperparathyroidism
Increased levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood
Hypopituitarism
Little or no secretion of hormones by pituitary gland
Thyroadenitis
Inflammation of thyroid gland
Thyroidectomy
Removal of thyroid gland
Acromegaly
Enlargement of extremities caused by hypersecretion from the anterior portion of the pituitary gland after puberty
Cushing syndrome
Disease marked by excess secretion of cortisol by the adrena cortex. Symptoms include obesity, moon like face, hyperglycemia and osteoporosis
Diabetes Mellitus
Disorder of the pancreas causing huperglycemia. Type I is complete deficiency of insulin type II is some insulin deficiency but also tissue resistance to insulin
Goiter
Enlargement of the thyroid gland
Hyperthyroidism
Overactivity of the thyroid gland also called Graves’ disease or exophthalmic goiter.
Computed tomography
Cross sectional X ray images of the pituitary gland and other endocrine organs
Exophthalmometry
Measurement of eyeball protrusion as an indicator of Graves’ disease
Fasting blood sugars
Measurements taken sample 30min 1hr 2hr & 3hrs after ingestion of 75g of glucose.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic waves produce images of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and other endocrine glands in all three planes of the body
Radioactive Iodine Uptake
Measurement of how much of a radioactive element is absorbed by the thyroid gland. Given P.O.
Evidence of thyroid function
Serum & Urine Tests
Measurement of hormones, electrolytes, and glucose levels in blood and urine as indicators of endocrine function
Thyroid function tests
Measurement of T4 T3 and TSH in the bloodstream
Thyroid Scan
Procedure in which a radioactive compound injected intravenously localized in the thyroid gland. Scanning device shows the presence of tumors or modules in the gland
ACTH
Adrenocorticoteopic hormone
DM
Diabetes mellitus
GH
Growth hormone
GTT
Glucose tolerance test
HbA1C
Hemoglobin A1c average amount of glucose in RBC’s
RAIU
Radioactive iodine uptake
