unit 7 - pathology Flashcards
acromegaly
abnormal enlargement of the extremities
adrenal virilism
excessive production of adrenal androgens causing development of male characteristics
amenorrhea
lack of menstrual flow
diabetes insipidus
a condition causing polyuria due to hyposecretion of or resistance to antidiuretic hormone
diabetes mellitus
metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia
diabetic ketoacidosis
acidity of the blood caused by the presence of ketone bodies produced when the body is unable to utilize sugar, and must burn fat for energy
dysmetabolic syndrome
combination of medical disorders associated with faulty metabolism
exophtalmos
protrusion of the eyes out of the eye sockets
galactorrhea
discharge of milk
goiter
thyromegaly, enlargement of the thyroid gland
Graves’ disease
thyrotoxicosis, autoimmune hyperparathyroidism characterized by exophthalmos
gynecomastia
development of breast tissue in males
Hashimoto thyroiditis
autoimmune condition that attacks the thyroid gland
hirsutism
excessive growth of facial and body hair in women
insulinome
tumor that secretes insulin