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BIOD-103 Medical Terminology > Module 4.2 Endocrine System Med Terms > Flashcards

Module 4.2 Endocrine System Med Terms Flashcards

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Aden/o

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gland

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Acro/o

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extremity, point

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Adren/o, adrenal/o

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adrenal gland

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Crin/o

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to secrete

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Gluc/o

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sweet, sugar, glucose

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Hirust/o

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hairy

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Hydro/o

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water

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Myx/o

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mucus

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Pancreat/o

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pancreas

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Parathyroid/o

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parathyroid gland

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Pituitar/o

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pituitary gland

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Thyr/o, thyroid/o

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thyroid gland

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Toxic/o

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poison

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Define acromegaly

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Marked enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities

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Define adenoma

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tumor of a gland

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Define albuminuria

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protein in the urine

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Define endocrinologist

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Physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system

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Define euthyroid

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normal activity of the thyroid gland

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Define exocrine

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Pertains to a gland that secretes into ducts

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Define Exophthalmic

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An abnormal condition where the eyeballs protrude

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Define Gigantism

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Pathologic condition of being abnormally large

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Define glandular

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Pertaining to a gland

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Define glycosuria

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Glucose in the urine

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Define Hirsutism

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Abnormal condition with excessive growth of hair

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Define Hypergonadism

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Excessive secretion of the sex glands

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Define Hypogonadism

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Deficient secretion of the sex glands

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Define Hypoparathyroidism

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Condition where the parathyroid gland secretions are deficient

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Define Ketonuria

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Urinary excretion of ketones

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Define Myxedema

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  • Condition of mucus swelling
  • Results from severe hypothyroidism and without treatment can result in coma and death
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Define Polydipsia

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excessive thirst

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Define Polyphagia

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excessive eating

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Define Polyuria

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excessive urination

33
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Define Thyroidectomy

A

Surgical excision of the thyroid gland

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Define Thyroiditis

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Inflammation of the thyroid gland

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Define Thyrotoxicosis

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Condition of toxic over secretion of hormones from the thyroid gland

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BG

A

blood glucose

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BMR

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basal metabolic rate

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DI

A

diabetes insipidus

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DM

A

diabetes mellitus

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FBS

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fasting blood sugar

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GTT

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glucose tolerance test

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HRT

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hormone replacement therapy

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IDDM

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insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

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NIDDM

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Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus

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TFT

A

Thyroid function test

BIOD-103 Medical Terminology (14 decks)

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