Module 4.2 Endocrine System Med Terms Flashcards
Aden/o
gland
Acro/o
extremity, point
Adren/o, adrenal/o
adrenal gland
Crin/o
to secrete
Gluc/o
sweet, sugar, glucose
Hirust/o
hairy
Hydro/o
water
Myx/o
mucus
Pancreat/o
pancreas
Parathyroid/o
parathyroid gland
Pituitar/o
pituitary gland
Thyr/o, thyroid/o
thyroid gland
Toxic/o
poison
Define acromegaly
Marked enlargement of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities
Define adenoma
tumor of a gland
Define albuminuria
protein in the urine
Define endocrinologist
Physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system
Define euthyroid
normal activity of the thyroid gland
Define exocrine
Pertains to a gland that secretes into ducts
Define Exophthalmic
An abnormal condition where the eyeballs protrude
Define Gigantism
Pathologic condition of being abnormally large
Define glandular
Pertaining to a gland
Define glycosuria
Glucose in the urine
Define Hirsutism
Abnormal condition with excessive growth of hair
Define Hypergonadism
Excessive secretion of the sex glands
Define Hypogonadism
Deficient secretion of the sex glands
Define Hypoparathyroidism
Condition where the parathyroid gland secretions are deficient
Define Ketonuria
Urinary excretion of ketones
Define Myxedema
- Condition of mucus swelling
- Results from severe hypothyroidism and without treatment can result in coma and death
Define Polydipsia
excessive thirst
Define Polyphagia
excessive eating
Define Polyuria
excessive urination
Define Thyroidectomy
Surgical excision of the thyroid gland
Define Thyroiditis
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
Define Thyrotoxicosis
Condition of toxic over secretion of hormones from the thyroid gland
BG
blood glucose
BMR
basal metabolic rate
DI
diabetes insipidus
DM
diabetes mellitus
FBS
fasting blood sugar
GTT
glucose tolerance test
HRT
hormone replacement therapy
IDDM
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
NIDDM
Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
TFT
Thyroid function test
