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27 Cards in this Set
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diabetes caused by a disorder of the pituitary gland due to a deficiency of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
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diabetes insipidus
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surgical repair or plastic surgery of the eyelid
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blepharoplasty
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normal thyroid function
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euthyroid
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surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland
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thyroidectomy
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development of masculine physical traits in a female
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virlism
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congenital condition due to the lack of thyroid secretion
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cretinisn
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Chemical substance that affects the function of a specific organ or a body process
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hormone
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hyperthyroidism characterized by excessive secretion of thyroid hormone and exophthalmia
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Grave's disease
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individual who specializes in evaluating hearing potential and loss
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audiologist
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inflammation of the external ear; swimmer's ear
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otitis externa
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middle ear infection characterized by an accumulation of clear or sterile fluid
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serous otitis media
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incision into the tympanic membrane
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myringotomy
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process of measuring the sense of hearing
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audiometry
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study of the ear
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otology
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specialist in the study of the ears, nose, and throat
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otorhinolaryngologist
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slow-growing cystic mass or tumor made up of epithelial cell debris and cholesterol
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cholesteatoma
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surgical removal of the larynx
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laryngectomy
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specialist of the endocrine system
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endocrinologist
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middle ear infection characterized by the presence of purulent discharge
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suppurative otitis media
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specialist of the endocrine system
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endocrinologist
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inflammation of the adrenal gland
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adrenalitis
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deficiency in the secretion of adrenal cortex hormones
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Addison's disease
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toxic condition due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland
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thyrotoxicosis
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excessive thirst
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polydipsia
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involuntary contraction of the larynx
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laryngospasm
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ability to sleep only when upright or in the upight position
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othopnea
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