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Endocrinologist |
Physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system |
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Euthyroid |
Normal thyroid gland activity |
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Glandular |
Pertaining to a gland |
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Hyperkalemia |
Excessive amounts of potassium in the blood |
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Hyperthyroidism |
Excessive secretion of thyroid hormone |
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Hypothyroidism |
Deficient secretion of the thyroid hormone |
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Insulin |
Hormone secreted by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas: Regulates energy and glucose metabolism Also used in management of diabetes |
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Parathyroid |
Glands located behind the thyroid gland |
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Thymitis |
Inflammation of the thymus gland |
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Thyroiditis |
Inflammation of the thyroid gland |
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Thyrotoxicosis |
Condition caused by excess thyroid hormone, often due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland |
