Endocrine System - Subjective Terms Flashcards by Emma Carlton | Brainscape

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adenalgia

A

pain in a gland

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adrenal virilism

A

excessive secretion of adrenal androgens

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hirsutism

A

excessive body and facial hair in females

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hypoglycemia

A

low blood sugars

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polydipsia

A

excessive thirst

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polyphagia

A

excessive hunger

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polyuria

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excessive urination

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pituitary dwarfism

A

abnormally short stature related to growth hormone

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pituitary gigantism

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abnormally tall stature related to growth hormone

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acromegaly

A

abnormal growth of face and extremities

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goiter

A

swelling of the thyroid gland

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thyrocele

A

swelling of the thyroid gland

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exophthalmos

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protrusion of the eyes from the socket

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amenorrhea

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lack of menstruation

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