word list 10 Flashcards
adenoma
tumor of a gland (ah-duh-NOH-muh)
adenopathy
disease of a gland (ah-duh-NAW-puh-thee)
adrenal
pertaining to the adrenal glands (uh-DREE-nuhl)
adrenalectomy
removal of the adrenal glands (uh-dree-nuh-LEHK-tuh-mee)
endocrine
to secrete from in/within
goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland (GOY-tuhr)
hirsutism
condition of hairy (HUHR-suh-tih-zuhm)
hyperglycemia
blood condition of excessive/above normal sugar (hiy-puhr-glye-SEE-mee-uh)
hyperthyroidism
condition of excessive thyroid gland
hypocalcemia
blood condition of under/below calcium
hypothyroidism
condition of under/below thyroid gland
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
panhypopituitarism
condition of all under/below pituitary gland (total impairment)
polydipsia
many/much thirst
thyroidectomy
removal of the thyroid gland
thyromegaly
enlargement of the thyroid gland
