Endocrine System Signs and Symptoms Flashcards
Having one or both adrenal glands enlarged
Adrenomegaly
General term for adrenal gland disease
Adrenopathy
Condition in which body tissue contain excessive amounts of fluid
Edema
General term for disease of the endocrine system
Endocrinopathy
Condition in which the eyeballs protrude, such as in Graves’ disease; generally caused by overproduction of thyroid hormone
Exophthalmos
Having a high level of sugar excreted in urine
Glycosuria
Development of breast tissue in males; may be symptom of adrenal feminization
Gynecomastia
Condition of having excessive amount of hair; generally used to describe females who have adult male pattern of hair growth; can be result of hormonal imbalance
Hisutism
Condition of having high level of calcium in the blood; associated with hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone
Hypercalcemia
Condition of having high level of sugar in the blood; associated with diabetes mellitus
Hyperglycemia
Condition of having high level of potassium in the blood
Hyperkalemia
Excessive hormone production by an endocrine gland
Hypersecretion
Condition of having low level of calcium in the blood; associated with hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone; hypocalcemia may result in tetany
Hypocalcemia
Condition of having low level of sugar in the blood
Hypoglycemia
Condition of having low level of sodium in the blood
Hyponatremia
Deficient hormone production by an endocrine gland
Hyposecretion
Having abnormal amount of fat in the body
Obesity
Excessive feeling of thirst
Polydipsia
Condition of producing excessive amount of urine
Polyuria
Group of symptoms and signs that, when combined, present clinical picture of disease or condition
Syndrome
Having enlarged thyroid gland
Thyromegaly
