Endocrine System-Terminology Flashcards

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adenoma

A

tumor of a gland

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adenopathy

A

disease of a gland

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adrenal

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pertaining to the adrenal glands

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adrenalectomy

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excision/removal of the adrenal glands

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endocrine

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to secrete from in/within (type of gland that secretes hormone into the blood)

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goiter

A

enlargement of the thyroid gland

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hirsutism

A

condition of hairy

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hyperglycemia

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blood condition of excessive/above normal sugar

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hyperthyroidism

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condition of excessive/above normal thyroid gland (stimulation)

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hypocalcemia

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blood condition of under/below/deficient calcium

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hypothyroidism

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condition of under/below/deficient thyroid gland (stimulation)

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pancreatitis

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inflammation of the pancreas

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panhypopituitarism

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condition of all under/below/deficient pituitary gland (total impairment)

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polydipsia

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many/much thirst (increased thirst, occurs with untreated diabetes mellitus)

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thyroidectomy

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excision/removal of the thyroid gland

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thyromegaly

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enlargement of the thyroid gland