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17 Cards in this Set
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exophthalmos
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condition in which the eyeballs protrude, such as in Graves' disease. This is generally caused by an overproduction of thyroid hormone
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gynecomastia
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development of breast tissue in males
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Addison's disease
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results from a deficiency in adrenocortical hormones. sometimes increased pigmentation of the skin, generalized weakness, and weight loss
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adrenal virilism
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devo of male secondary sex characteristics (deep voice, facial hair) in a female. Often a result of increased androgen secretion by the adrenal cortex
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Cushing's syndrome
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set of symptoms that result from hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex. this may be the result of a tumor of the adrenal glands. weakness, edema, excess hair growth, osteoporosis
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pheochromocytoma
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usually benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that secretes epinephrine. symptoms are anxiety, heart palpitations, dyspnea, profuse sweating
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diabetic retinopathy
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secondary complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels of the retina, resulting in visual changes and even blindness
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insulinoma
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tumor of the islets of Langerhans that makes is secrete an excessive amount of insulin
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ketoacidosis/diabetic acidosis
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acidosis due to an excess of acidic ketone bodies (waste products)
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tetany
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nerve irritability and painful muscle cramps resulting from hypocalcemia.
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Recklinghausen disease
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excessive production of parathyroid hormone, which results in degeneration of the bones
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cretinism
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congenital condition in which a lack of thyroid hormones may result in arrested physical and mental development
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Graves' disease
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overactivity of the thyroid gland
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Hashimotos's disease
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chronic autoimmune form of thyroiditis
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myxedema
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condition resulting from a hyposecretion of the throid gland in an adult. anemia, slow speech, swollen facial features
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thyrotoxicosis
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marked overproduction of the thyroid gland. rapid heart action, tremors
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chemical thyroidectomy
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large dose of radioactive iodine is given in order to kill thyroid gland cells without having to actually do surgery
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