Endocrine system subjective terms

Question 1

abnormal enlargement of the extremities

Answer 1

acromegaly

Question 2

development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by excessive secretion of the adrenal gland

Answer 2

adrenal virilism

Question 3

protrusion of the eyes out of the eye socket

Answer 3

exophthalmos

Question 4

swollen thyroid gland

Answer 4

goiter

Question 5

pertaining to low blood sugar

Answer 5

hypoglycemic

Question 6

swelling of the skin caused by deposits under the skin

Answer 6

myxedema

Question 7

abnormally short height caused by undersecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

Answer 7

pituitary dwarfism

Question 8

abnormally tall height caused by the oversecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland

Answer 8

pituitary gigantism

Question 9

excessive thirst

Answer 9

polydipsia

Question 10

excessive urination

Answer 10

polyuria