Terminology w5

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adenohypphysis

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the anterior part of the pituitary gland that is derived from the embryonic pharynx and is primarily glandular in nature—called also anterior lobe; compare neurohypophysis.

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acromegaly

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abnormal growth of feet, hands, and face (extremities)

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aldosterone

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the corticosteroid hormone that stimulates the absorption of sodium by the kidney and regulate water and salt balance

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cretinism

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a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth due to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormones (congenital hypothyroidism) usually due to maternal hypothyroidism.

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diabetes mellitus

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deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin

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dwarfism

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small people

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endocrine gland

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glands that secrete hormone into the bloodstream

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exocrine gland

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secrete substances vial ducts ex/ sweat, saliva

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exophthalmia

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abnormal protrusion of the eyes of the eyeballs

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gigantism

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unusual of abnormally large

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goiter

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swelling of the neck resulting from the enlargement of the thyroid gland

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hirsutism

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an unwanted condition of male pattern hair growth in women

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hyperparathyroidism

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an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in the weakening of bones through loss of calcium

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hyperperpituitarism

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the primary hypersecretion of pituitary hormones. It typically results from a pituitary adenoma. Most pituitary adenomas are functional and secrete a hormone that produces clear symptoms characteristic of their condition.

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hypopituitarism

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diminished hormone secretion by the pituitary gland, causing dwarfism in children and premature aging in adults.

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hyperthyroidism

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overactivity of the thyroid gland; resulting in rapid heartbeat and increase metabolism

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hypothyroidism

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abnormally low activity of the thyroid; resulting in mental retardation of children and adults retarded growth development

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myxedema

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the more general condition associated with hypothyroidism, including weight gain, mental dullness, and sensitivity to cold.

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polydipsia

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abnormally great thirst

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thyroxin

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main hormone of the thyroid used for stimulating metabolism and regulating growth and development

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triiodothryonine

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also known as T₃, is a thyroid hormone. It affects almost every physiological process in the body, including growth and development, metabolism, body temperature, and heart rate. Wikipedia