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CC306 (Natoli): Chapter 9
Medical Terminology
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05/29/2012

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exophthalmos
Definition
protrusion of one or both eyeballs
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glucosuria
Definition
glucose in the urine
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hirsutism
Definition
shaggy
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hypercalcemia
Definition
an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood
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hypocalcemia
Definition
an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood
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hyperglycemia
Definition
high blood sugar
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hypoglycemia
Definition
low blood sugar
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hyperkalemia
Definition
an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood
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hypokalemia
Definition
deficient level of potassium in the blood
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ketosis
Definition
presence of an abnormal amount of ketone bodies in the blood and urine indicating an abnormal use of carbohydrates, such as in uncontrolled diabetes and starvation
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ketoacidosis
Definition
another term for KETOSIS
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polydipsia
Definition
excessive thirst
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polyuria
Definition
excessive urination
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pancreatitis
Definition
inflammation of the pancreas
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hyperparathyroidism
Definition
excessive secretioon of the parathyroide glands, usually caused by a tumor
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hypoparathyroidism
Definition
deficient secretion of the parathyroid glands
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acromegaly
Definition
disease characterized by enlarged features, especially of the face and hands, caused by hypersecretion of the pituitary growth hormone after puberty,when normal bone growth has stopped
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hyperthyroidism
Definition
a condition of excessive secretion of the thyroid gland
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hypothyroidism
Definition
a condition of deficient secretion of the thyroid gland
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myxedema
Definition
advanced hypothyroidism in adults characterized by sluggishness, slow pulse, puffiness in the hands and face, and dry skin
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adrenalectomy
Definition
excision of the adrenal glands
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hypophysectomy
Definition
excision of the pituitary gland
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pancreatectomy
Definition
excision of the pancreas
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parathyroidectomy
Definition
excision of the parathyroid glands
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thymectomy
Definition
excision of the thymus gland
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thyroidectomy
Definition
excision of the thyroid gland
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hypoglycemic
Definition
a drug that lowers the bloodglucose level
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antihyperglycemic
Definition
another term for HYPOGLYCEMIC
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