The Endocrine System : Roots Flashcards
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pituitar/i
A
pituitary gland, hypophysis
pituitarism: condition caused by any disorder of pituitary function
2
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hypophysi/o
A
pituitary gland, hypophysis
hypophysial: pertaining to the pituitary gland
3
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thyr/o, thyroid/o
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thyroid gland
thyrolytic: destroying the thyroid gland
4
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parathyr/o, parathyroid/o
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parathyroid gland
hyperparathyroidism: overactivity of a parathyroid gland
5
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adren/o, adrenal/o
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adrenal gland, epinephrine
adrenergic: activated by or related to epinephrine (adrenaline)
6
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adrenocortic/o
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adrenal cortex
adrenocorticotropic: acting on the adrenal cortex
7
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insul/o
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pancreatic islets
insular: pertaining to islet cells
8
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endocrin/o
A
endocrine glands or system
endocrinopathy: any disease of the endocrine glands
