Q2 Ch13 endocrine def to word Flashcards
having characteristics of a man; masculine
virile
hypothyroidism acquired in adulthood
myxedema
increased excretion of urine
diuresis
excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially in women
hirsutism
hypothyroidism that appears as a congenital condition and is commonly associated with other endocrine abnormalities
cretinism
characterized by protrusion of eyeballs, increased heart action, enlargement of they thyroid gland, weight loss, and nervousness
exophthalmic goiter
excessive amount of potassium in the blood
hyperkalemia
small chromaffin cell tumor; usually located in the adrenal medulla
pheochromocytoma
insulin-dependent diabtes mellitus; occurs most commonly in children and adolescents (juvenile onset)
type I diabetes
decreased concentration of sodium in the blood
hyponatremia
abnormal presence of glucose in the urine
glycosuria
metabolic disorder caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex resulting in excessive production of glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol
Cushing syndrome
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs later in life (maturity onset)
type 2 diabetes
measures circulating glucose level after a 12-hour fast
FBS (fasting blood glucose)
measures thyroid function and monitors how quickly ingested iodine is taken into the thyroid gland
RAIU (radioactive iodine uptake)
increased skeletal growth in children
growth hormone
thyroxine
T4
diagnostic test used to determine hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and adjustments in insulin dosage
GTT (glucose tolerance test)
used to treat hyperthyroidism by impeding the formation of T3 and T4 hormone
antithyroids
test to measure the concentration of thyroxine in blood sample
protein-bound iodine
triiodothyronine
T3
noninvasive imaging technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce multiplanar cross-sectional images
MRI
test that measures the degree of forward displacement of the eyeball as seen in Graves disease
exophthalmometry
benign epithelial tumor having a glandular origin and structure
adenoma
lameness or limp in person’s walk
claudication
insufficient production of insulin
diabetes mellitus
physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system
endocrinologist
abnormally high levels of calcium in urine
hypercalciuria
excessive production of parathyroid hormone
hyperparathyroidism
a vague notion, remembrance, or belief
impression
hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas
insulin
caused by deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones
Addison disease
relating to or obtained from the parathyroid glands
parathyroid
disease tthat refers to the obstruction of large arteries not within the coronary, aortic arch vasculature, or brain.
peripheral vascular disease
brand of blood sugar-testing devices
accu-check
BMI of 40 or more
morbid obesity
excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body’s skeletal and physical standards; due to excessive intake of food
obesity, exogenous
excessive thirst
polydipsia
excessive urination
polyuria
replacement hormones for adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease)
corticosteroids
radioactive compound is administered and localizes in the thyroid gland; used to detect thyroid abnormalities
thyroid scan
used to treat type 2 diabetes
oral antidiabetics
imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles; used to detect disease in soft body tissues, such as the pancreas, thyroid, and adrenal glands
CT scan
trade name for all human genetically produced insuline
Humulin
most common type of connective tissue disease, also known as degenerative joint disease
osteoarthritis
excessive consumption of food
polyphagia
