Endocrine System Terminology [11] Flashcards
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Parathyroidal
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Pertaining to the thyroid gland.
2
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Exophthalmos
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Condition in which the eyeball protrude.
3
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Glycosuria
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Having a high level of sugar excreted in the urine.
4
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Hypercalcemia
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Condition of having an excess amount of calcium in the blood.
5
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Hyperglyemia
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Condition of having a high level of sugar in the blood.
6
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Hyperkalemia
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The condition of having a high level of potassium in the blood.
7
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Hypontremia
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Condition of having a low level of sodium in the blood.
8
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Diabetes Mellitus [DM]
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Chronic disorder or carbohydrate metabolism resulting in hyperglycemia and glycosuria.
9
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Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
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Also called type 2 diabetes mellitus. The pancreas produces normal to high level insulin, but the cells fail to respond to it.
