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acromegaly |
a chronic metabolic condition characterized by gradual, noticeable enlargement and elongation of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities, due to over secretion of the pituitary gland after puberty |
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adenohypophysis |
the anterior pituitary gland |
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adenoma |
a glandular tumor |
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adenopathy |
any disease of a gland |
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adrenalectomy |
surgical removal of one or both of the adrenal glands |
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adrenocortical |
pertaining to the cortex of the adrenal gland |
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aldosterone |
a hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood |
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androgen |
any steroid hormone that increases male characteristics for example, testosterone |
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antidiuretic |
pertaining to the suppression of urine production; an agent given to suppress the production o furine |
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cortex |
pertaining to the outer region of an organ or structure |
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cortisol |
a steroid hormone occurring naturally in the body; also called hydrocortisone |
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cretinism |
a congenital condition caused by lack of thyroid secretion. This condition is characterized by dwarfism, slowed mental development, puffy facial features, dry skin, and large tongue |
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diabetes, gestational |
a condition occurring in pregnancy that is characterized by the signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus such as impaired ability to metabolize carbohydrates due to insulin deficiency, and elevated blood sugar level. these symptoms usually disappear after delivery of the baby. |
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diabetes mellitus |
a disorder of the pancreas in which the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas fail to produce an adequate amount of insulin, resulting in the body's inability to approprately metabolize carbohydrates, fats, and proteins |
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dwarfism |
a condition in which there is an abnormal underdevelopment of the body; this condition is characterized by extremely short height and is usually caused by under secretion of the pituitary gland |
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endocrine gland |
a ductless gland that produces a chemical substance called a hormone, which is secreted directly into the bloodstream instead of exiting the body through ducts |
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endocrinologist |
a physician who specializes in the medical practice of treating the diseases and disorders of the endocrine system |
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endocrinology |
the field of medicine that deals with the study of the endocrine system and of the treatment of the diseases and disorders of the endocrine system |
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epinephrine |
a hormone produced bu the adrenal medulla. this hormone plays an important role in the body's response to stress by increasing the heart rate, dilating the bronchioles, and releasing glucose into the bloodstream |
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estrogen |
one of the female hormones that promotes the development of female secondary sex characteristics |
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euthyroid |
pertaining to a normally functioning thyroid gland |
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exocrine gland |
a gland that opens onto the surface of the skin through ducts in the epithelium, such as an oil gland or a sweat gland |
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exophthalmia |
an abnormal condition characterized by a marked outward protrusion of the eyeballs |
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gigantism |
an abnormal condition characterized by excessive size and height; this condition is usually due to an oversecretion of the pituitary gland |
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glucagon |
a hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas that stimulates the liver to convert glucose into glucose |
