Word List 10 Terminology Flashcards
adenoma
tumor of a gland
adrenal
pertaining to the adrenal glands
adenopathy
disease of a gland
adrenalectomy
excision/removal of the adrenal glands
endocrine
to secrete from in/within (type of gland that secretes hormone into the blood)
goiter
enlargement of the thyroid gland
hirsutism
condition of hairy
hyperglycemia
blood condition of excessive/above normal sugar
hyperthyroidism
condition of excessive/above normal thyroid gland (stimulation)
hypocalcemia
blood condition of under/below/deficient calcium
hypothyroidism
condition of under/below/deficient thyroid gland (stimulation)
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
panhypopituitarism
condition of all under/below/deficient pituitary gland (total impairment)
polydipsia
many/much thirst (increased thirst, occurs with untreated diabetes mellitus)
thyroidectomy
excision/removal of the thyroid gland
