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acr/o

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extremities (hands and feet), top, extreme point

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adren/o

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adrenal glands

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crin/o

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secrete

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-dipsia

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thirst

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glyc/o

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glucose, sugar

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gonad/o

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gonad, sex glands

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-ism

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condition, state of

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pancreat/o

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pancreas

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parathyroid/o

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parathyroid glands

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pineal/o

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pineal gland

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pituitar/o

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pituitary gland

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poly-

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many

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somat/o

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body

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thym/o

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thymus gland

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thyr/o, thyroid/o

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thyroid gland

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acromegaly

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a rare hormonal disorder characterized by abnormal enlargement of the extremities (hands and feet) caused by the excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty.

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Addison’s disease

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a condition that occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol or aldosterone.

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adrenalitis

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inflammation of the adrenal glands.

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aldosteronism

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an abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by the excessive secretion of aldosterone.

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antidiuretic hormone

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secreted by the hypothalamus and stored In the pituitary gland; helps control blood pressure by reducing the amount of water that is excreted through the kidneys.

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calcitonin

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produced by the thyroid gland; hormone that works with the parathyroid hormone to decrease calcium levels in the blood and tissues by moving calcium into storage in the bones and teeth.

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corticosteroids

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steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex.

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cortisol

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also known as hydrocortisone, is a corticosteroid that has an anti-inflammatory action; also helps regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body.

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cretinism

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a congenital form of hypothyroidism.

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Cushing’s syndrome

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a condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.

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diabetes insipidus

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an uncommon disorder caused by insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to this hormone.

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diabetes mellitus

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a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in the body’s production of insulin (type 1) or its ability to use it properly (type 2).

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diabetic ketoacidosis

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a life-threatening diabetes complication caused by a buildup of acids (called ketones) in the blood.

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diabetic retinopathy

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damage to the retina as a complication of uncontrolled diabetes.

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electrolytes

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mineral substances–calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and potassium–that are normally found in the blood and other bodily fluids.

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epinephrine

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also known as adrenaline, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in response to physical injury or to mental stress such as fear.

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estrogen

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hormone secreted by the ovaries that is important for the development and maintenance of the female secondary sex characteristics and in regulation of the menstrual cycle.

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exophthalmos

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an abnormal protrusion of the eyeball out of the orbit.

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follicle-stimulating hormone

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stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of ova (eggs) in the ovaries of the female; in the male, it stimulates the production of sperm in the testicles (testes).

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fructosamine test

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a blood test that measures average glucose levels over the past three weeks.

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gestational diabetes mellitus

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a form of diabetes that occurs during some pregnancies.

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gigantism

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abnormal growth of the entire body caused by excessive secretion of the growth hormone before puberty.

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glucagon

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hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in response to low levels of glucose in the bloodstream; increases the glucose level by stimulating the liver to convert glycogen into glucose for release into the bloodstream.

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glucose

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basic form of energy used by the body.

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Graves’ disease

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a disorder of unknown cause in which the immune system attacks the thyroid gland and stimulates it to make excessive amounts of thyroid hormone.

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growth hormone

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also known as somatotropic hormone; regulates the growth of bone, muscle, and other body tissues.

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gynecomastia

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the condition of excessive mammary development in the male.

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Hashimoto’s disease

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an autoimmune disease in which the body’s own antibodies attack and destroy the cells of the thyroid gland.

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hypercalcemia

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abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones and teeth.

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hyperglycemia

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an abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood.

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hyperinsulinism

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a condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the bloodstream.

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hyperpituitarism

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the excess secretion of growth hormone that causes acromegaly and gigantism.

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hyperthyroidism

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the overproduction of thyroid hormones.

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hypoglycemia

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an abnormally low concentration of glucose in the blood.

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hypothyroidism

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a condition caused by a deficiency of thyroid secretion.

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insulin

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hormone secreted by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets in response to high levels of glucose in the bloodstream.

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insulinoma

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a benign tumor of the pancreas that secretes additional insulin, causing hypoglycemia.

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ketosis

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a normal metabolic process that helps the body utilize stored fat when other sources of energy are lacking.

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laparoscopic adrenalectomy

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a minimally invasive procedure to surgically remove one or both adrenal glands.

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leptin

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hormone secreted by fat cells that is involved in the regulation of appetite.

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luteinizing hormone

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stimulates ovulation in the female; in the male, stimulates the secretion of testosterone.

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myxedema

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a severe form of adult hypothyroidism caused by extreme deficiency of thyroid secretion.

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norepinephrine

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released as a hormone by the adrenal medulla and as a neurohormone by the sympathetic nervous system.

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oxytocin

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stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth; after childbirth, oxytocin controls postnatal hemorrhage and stimulates the flow of milk from the mammary glands.

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pancreatitis

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inflammation of the pancreas.

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parathyroidectomy

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surgical removal of one or more of the parathyroid glands.

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pituitary adenoma

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a slow-growing, benign tumor of the pituitary gland, functional pituitary tumors often produce hormones in large and unregulated amounts.

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polydipsia

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excessive thirst.

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polyphagia

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excessive hunger.

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polyuria

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excessive urination.

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prediabetes

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a condition in which the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes.

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progesterone

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hormone released during the second half of the menstrual cycle by the corpus luteum in the ovary; its function is to complete the preparation of the uterus for possible pregnancy.

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prolactinoma

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a benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes it to produce too much prolactin.

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puberty

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process of physical changes by which a child’s body becomes an adult body that is capable of reproducing; marked by maturing of the genital organs, development of secondary sex characteristics, and the first occurrence of menstruation in the female.

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radioactive iodine treatment

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oral administration of radioactive iodine to destroy thyroid cells.

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steroids

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a large family of hormones derived from cholesterol.

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testosterone

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steroid hormone secreted by the testicles and the adrenal cortex to stimulate the development of male secondary sex characteristics.

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thymectomy

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surgical removal of the thymus gland.

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thymosin

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plays an important part in the immune system by stimulating the maturation of lymphocytes into T cells.

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thyroxine

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one of two primary thyroid hormones (the other is triiodothyronine) that regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other body systems.

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