Endocrine System General Meanings Flashcards
1
Q
exopthalmos
A
protruding eyes
2
Q
goitre
A
enlarged thyroid gland
3
Q
ACTH
A
andrenocorticotrophic
4
Q
BSL
A
blood sugar level
5
Q
FSH
A
follicle stimulating hormone
6
Q
HRT
A
hormone replacement therapy
7
Q
IDDM
A
insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes: juvenile diabetes)
8
Q
NIDDM
A
non-insulin dependent diabetes (type 2 diabetes mature onset diabetes)
9
Q
T3 & T4
A
types of thyroxin produced by the thyroid gland
10
Q
TSH
A
thyroid stimulating hormone