Q2 Ch13 endocrine Flashcards
virile
having characteristics of a man; masculine
myxedema
hypothyroidism acquired in adulthood
diuresis
increased excretion of urine
hirsutism
excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially in women
cretinism
hypothyroidism that appears as a congenital condition and is commonly associated with other endocrine abnormalities
hyperkalemia
excessive amount of potassium in the blood
pheochromocytoma
small chromaffin cell tumor; usually located in the adrenal medulla
type I diabetes
insulin-dependent diabtes mellitus; occurs most commonly in children and adolescents (juvenile onset)
hyponatremia
decreased concentration of sodium in the blood
glycosuria
abnormal presence of glucose in the urine
Cushing syndrome
metabolic disorder caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex resulting in excessive production of glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol
type 2 diabetes
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs later in life (maturity onset)
FBS (fasting blood glucose)
measures circulating glucose level after a 12-hour fast
RAIU (radioactive iodine uptake)
measures thyroid function and monitors how quickly ingested iodine is taken into the thyroid gland
growth hormone
increased skeletal growth in children
thyroid scan
radioactive compound is administered and localizs in the thyroid gland; used to detect thyroid abnormalities
T4
thyroxine
GTT (glucose tolerance test)
diagnostic test used to determine hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and adjustments in insulin dosage