Endocrine system plan terms Flashcards
1
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removal of a gland
A
adenectomy
2
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removal of the adrenal gland
A
adrenalectomy
3
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removal of the pituitary gland
A
hypophysectomy
4
Q
removal of the pancreas
A
pancreatectomy
5
Q
removal of the parathyroid
A
parathyroidectomy
6
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removal of the thymus
A
thymectomy
7
Q
tests performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid
A
thyroid function tests
8
Q
removal of the thyroid
A
thyroidectomy
9
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incision into the thyroid
A
thyroidotomy
10
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substance poisonous to the thyroid gland
A
thyroidotoxin