Q2 Ch13 endocrine Flashcards

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virile

A

having characteristics of a man; masculine

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myxedema

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hypothyroidism acquired in adulthood

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diuresis

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increased excretion of urine

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hirsutism

A

excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially in women

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cretinism

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hypothyroidism that appears as a congenital condition and is commonly associated with other endocrine abnormalities

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hyperkalemia

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excessive amount of potassium in the blood

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pheochromocytoma

A

small chromaffin cell tumor; usually located in the adrenal medulla

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type I diabetes

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insulin-dependent diabtes mellitus; occurs most commonly in children and adolescents (juvenile onset)

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hyponatremia

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decreased concentration of sodium in the blood

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glycosuria

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abnormal presence of glucose in the urine

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Cushing syndrome

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metabolic disorder caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex resulting in excessive production of glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol

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type 2 diabetes

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non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs later in life (maturity onset)

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FBS (fasting blood glucose)

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measures circulating glucose level after a 12-hour fast

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RAIU (radioactive iodine uptake)

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measures thyroid function and monitors how quickly ingested iodine is taken into the thyroid gland

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growth hormone

A

increased skeletal growth in children

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thyroid scan

A

radioactive compound is administered and localizs in the thyroid gland; used to detect thyroid abnormalities

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T4

A

thyroxine

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GTT (glucose tolerance test)

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diagnostic test used to determine hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and adjustments in insulin dosage

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protein-bound iodine

A

test to measure the concentration of thyroxine in blood sample

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T3

A

triiodothyronine

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MRI

A

noninvasive imaging technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce multiplanar cross-sectional images

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exophthalmometry

A

test that measures the degree of forward displacement of the eyeball as seen in Graves disease

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CT scan

A

imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of trasmitted rays from different angles; used to detect disease in soft body tissues, such as the pancrease, thyroid, and adrenal glands

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Humulin

A

trade name for all human genetically produced insulins

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claudication

A

lameness or limp in person’s walk

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diabetes mellitus

A

insufficient production of insulin

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endocrinologist

A

physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system

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hypercalciuria

A

abnormally high levels of calcium in urine

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hyperparathyroidism

A

excessive production of parathyroid hormone

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impression

A

a vague notion, remembrance, or belief

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insulin

A

hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas

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exophthalmic goiter

A

characterized by protrusion of eyeballs, increased heart action, enlargement of the thyroid gland, weight loss, and nervousness

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Addison disease

A

caused by deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones

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osteoarthritis

A

most common typer of connective tissue disease, also known as degenerative joint disease

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parathyroid

A

relating to or obtained from the parathyroid glands

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peripheral vascular disease

A

disease tthat refers to the obstruction of large arteries not within the coronary, aortic arch vasculature, or brain.

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accu-check

A

brand of blood sugar-testing devices

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obesity, exogenous

A

excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards; due to excessive intake of food

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polyuria

A

excessive urination

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corticosteroids

A

replacement hormones for adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease)

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oral antidiabetics

A

used to treat type 2 diabetes

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polyphagia

A

excessive consumption of food

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adenoma

A

benign epithelial tumor having a glandular origin and structure

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polyuria

A

excessive urination

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antithyroid

A

used to treat hyperthyroidism by impeding the formation of T3 and T4 hormone

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morbid obesity

A

BMI of 40 or more