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16 Cards in this Set
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exophthalmos,exophthalmus
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protrusion of one or both eyeballs because often of thyroid dysfunction or a tumor behind the eyeball
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glycosuria, glucosuria
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glucose (sugar) in the urine
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hirsutism
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shaggy; an excessive growth of hair esp. in unusual places
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hypercalcemia
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an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood
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hypocalcemia
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an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood
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hyperglycemia
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high blood sugar
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hypoglycemia
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low blood sugar
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hyperkalemia
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abnormally high potassium in blood
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hypernatremia
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excessive sodium ions in the blood
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hyponatremia
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low level of sodium ions in the blood
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hypersecretion
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abnormally increased secretion
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hyposecretion
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decreased secretion
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ketosis, ketoacidosis, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
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abnormal amount of ketone bodies in the blood and urine indicating abnormal utilization of carbs as seen in uncontrolled diabetes and starvation (keto = alter)
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metabolism
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all chemical processes in the body that result in growth, generation of energy, elimination of waste, and other body functions
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polydipsia
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excessive thirst
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polyuria
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excessive urination
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