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Removal of a gland.
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Adenectomy
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Adrenopathy
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AdrenopathyDisease of adrenal glands
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Adrenalectomy
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Removal of an adrenal gland
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Gonadotropin
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Acts upon the gonads
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Hypogonadism
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Condition of decreased function of the gonads.
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Pancreatectomy
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Removal of the pancreas
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Parathyroidectomy
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Removal of the parathyroid glands
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Hypopituitarism
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Condition resulting from decreased secretion by the pituitary gland.
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Thyrotropin Hormone
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thyroid-stimulating hormone. Stimulates the Pituitary Gland
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Thyroiditis
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Inflammation of the thyroid gland.
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Androgen
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Hormone producing male characteristics
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Hypercalcemia
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Increased calcium in the blood.
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Hypocalcemia
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Decreased calcium in the blood.
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Corticosteroid
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Any of the hormones produced by the Adrenal Cortex
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Endocrinologist
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Specialist in the study of the endocrine gland disorders
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Polydipsia
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Condition of excessive thirst
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Estrogenic
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Pertaining to producing estrogen-like effects. A female type effect.
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Glucagons
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Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels are low. (Raises blood sugar)
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Hyperglycemia
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Blood condition of increased sugar
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Glycemic
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Pertains to sugar in the blood.
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Glycogen
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An animal starch; produced from sugar by the liver. How sugar is stored in the liver.
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Homeostasis
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Maintaining constant environment
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Hormonal
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Pertaining to hormones
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Hypoinsulinism
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Condition of deficient insulin
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Hypokalemia
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Low levels of potassium in the blood.
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Prolactin
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An Anterior Pituitary Hormone that stimulates the growth of breast tissue and milk production.
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Myxedema
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Condition of mucous-like swelling of the face and soft tissues; due to hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults. (Hypothyroidisms in adults).
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Hyponatremia
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Deficient of sodium in the blood.
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Hypophysectomy
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Removal of the pituitary gland.
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Somatotropin
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Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and tissues (growth hormone).
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Steroid
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An organic (containing carbon) compound with a ring structure; bile acids, vitamin D, certain hormones.
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Oxytocin
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Posterior Pituitary Hormone that stimulates childbirth
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Thyrotoxicosis
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Abnormal condition of excessive Thyroid Gland activity.
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Antidiuretic Hormone
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Posterior Pituitary Hormone that stimulates the kidneys to retain water.
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Glucagons
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Hormone from the pancreas that “assembles” sugar from starch and increases blood sugar when it is low.
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Epinephrine
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Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; raises blood pressure, increases the heart rate. (Sympathomimetic).
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Adrenocorticotropin
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Anterior Pituitary Hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex.
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Glycosuria
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Condition of sugar in the urine
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Euthyroid
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Normal thyroid function
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Oxytocin
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Hormone that stimulates childbirth
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Panhypopituitarism
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Condition of deficient secretion of all hormones from the pituitary gland.
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Tetraiodothyronine
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Thyroid gland hormone containing 4 atoms of iodine; thyroxine.
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Triiodothyronine
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Thyroid gland hormone containing 3 atoms of iodine
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This helps maintain constant equilibrium?
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Homeostasis
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Hormones are also known as?
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Chemical Messangers.
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This Located around the Treachea?
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Thyroid
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This is located in the back of the Thyroid and there are 4 of them?
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Parathyroid
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These are located just above the Kidneys and there are 2 of them?
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Adrenal Glans AKA Suprarenal Glands
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This is located behind the stomach.
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Pancreas
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This is located at the base of the brain called the Sella Turciea?
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Master Gand AKA Pitiutary Gland
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This is located near the Pelvic area?
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Ovaries
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These are located in the scrotum?
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Testies
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Combining form for: Andr/o
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Male
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Combining form for: Calc/o
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Calcium
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Combining form for: Estr/o
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Female
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Combining form for: Glyc/o
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Sugar
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Combining form for: Gluc/o
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Sugar
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Combining form for: kal/i
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Potassium
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Combining form for:Lact/o
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Milk
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Combining form for: Natr/o
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Sodium
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Combining form for: Toc/o
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Childbirth
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Combining form for: Toxic/o
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Poison
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Enlargement of the Thyroid Gland?
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Goiter
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This is needed for the Thyroid to function proper?
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Iodine
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Overactivity of the Thyroid Gland?
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Hyperthyroidism
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Hyperthyroidism is also know as?
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Graves Disease
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The name for Protrusion eyeballs is?
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Exophthalmos
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Underactivity Thyroid Gland?
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Hypothyroidism
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What is Myxedema?
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Advanced hypothyridism in ADULTS.
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What is Cretinism?
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Occurs during infancty\childhood leads to lack of normal physical\mental growth.
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Excessive production of parathormone?
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Hyperparathyroidism.
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This occurs when calcium leaves the bones and enters the blood-stream?
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Hypercalcemia
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This results when calcium remains in the bones and is not able to enter in the blood-stream?
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Hypocalcemia
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This is constant muscle contraction?
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Tetany
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Excessive Output of Adrenal Androgens?
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Adrenal Virillism
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Virillization happens because?
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Excessive Androgen.
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A Group of symptoms produce by excess Cortisol from the Adrenal Cortex?
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Cushing Syndrome
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