MT17 Endocrine and Exocrine system Flashcards
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Endocrinology
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Medical speciality concerned with the study of hormones
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Hyperthyroidism
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Overactive thyroid gland
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Hypothyroidism
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Underactive thyroid gland
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Hyperglycaemia
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High levels of sugar in the blood
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Glycosuria
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Presence of sugar in urine
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Polyuria
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Production of large volumes of urine
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Polydipsia
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Abnormally intense thirst
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Hypoglycaemia
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Low blood sugar levels
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Hepatitis
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Inflammation of the liver
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Pyogenic
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Pertaining to the formation of pus
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Encephalopathy
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Disease of the brain
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Steatorrhoea
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Discharge of fat in the faeces
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Haemorrhages
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Multiple Bleeds
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Contusion
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Bruise or bleeding beneath the skin
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Diuretic
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Drug which increases the production of urine