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Med Term ch 8
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10/18/2010

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adrenocorticotrophic hormone
Definition
ACTH abbreviation
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antidiuretic hormone
Definition
ADH abbreviation
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blood sugar
Definition
BS abbreviation
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diabetes mellitus
Definition
DM abbreviation
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fasting blood sugar
Definition
FBS abbreviation
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follicle-stimulating hormone
Definition
FSH abbreviation
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growth hormone
Definition
GH abbreviation
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hemoglobulin A1c
Definition
HbA1c abbreviation
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insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Definition
IDDM abbreviation
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luteinizing hormone
Definition
LH abbreviation
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melanocyte-stimulating hormone
Definition
MSH abbreviation
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noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Definition
NIDDM abbreviation
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prolactin
Definition
PRL abbreviation
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thyroid-stimulating hormone
Definition
TSH abbreviation
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adenogenous
Definition
originating in a gland
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adenohypophysis
Definition
the anterior pituitary gland
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adrenal glands
Definition
two glands, one located at the top of each kidney; adrenal cortex is the outer and adrenal medulla is inner
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adrenaline
Definition
synonym for epinephrine; secreted from the adrenal medulla
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adrenocorticotropic (ACTH)
Definition
pituitary secretion that stimulates the adrenal glands
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androgen
Definition
male hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex
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aldosterone
Definition
one of the corticosteroids, hormones produced by the adrenal glands
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antidiuretic hormone
Definition
hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland to prevent the kidneys from expelling too much water
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calcitonin
Definition
hormone secreted by the thyroid to prevent too much calcium from absorbing into the bones
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corticosteroids
Definition
steroid produced by the cortices of the adrenal glands, cortisol
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endocrine
Definition
adjective describing a gland that delivers its secretions directly into blood stream
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epinephine
Definition
synonym for adrenaline, secreted from the adrenal medulla
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estrogen
Definition
one of two hormones secreted by the ovaries (not progesterone)
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exocrine
Definition
adjective describing a gland that delivers its secretions through a duct onto the skin or other epithelial surface
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glucagon
Definition
hormone secreted by the pancreas
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gonadotropin FSH
Definition
follicle-stimulating hormone; hormone promoting gonadal growth
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gonadotropin ICSH
Definition
interstitial cell-stimulating hormone; hormone promoting gonadal growth in the male
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gonadotropin LH
Definition
luteinizing hormone; stimulates ovulation
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hormone
Definition
chemical messenger that is secreted by an endocrine gland directly into the bloodstream
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hydrocortisone
Definition
an adrenal gland hormone secretion
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hypophysis
Definition
synonym for pituitary gland
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insulin
Definition
one of the two hormones produced in the pancreas
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islets of langerhans
Definition
clusters of specialized cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin
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melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH)
Definition
hormone secreted from the anterpituitary gland
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melatonin
Definition
hormone secreted by the pineal gland
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neurohypophysis
Definition
synonym for posterior pituitary gland
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noradrenaline
Definition
synonym for norepinephrine; secreted from the adrenal medulla
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norepinephine
Definition
synonym for noradrenaline; secreted from the adrenal medulla
Term
ovaries
Definition
female gonads; two oval-shaped glands that are located in the pelvic cavity
Term
oxytocin
Definition
hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland
Term
pancreas
Definition
feather-shaped organ that lies posterior to the stomach
Term
parathyroid gland
Definition
secretes parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Term
parathyroid hormone; parathormone
Definition
a hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland
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pineal gland
Definition
gland that secretes melatonin, an antioxidant that is otherwise not well understood
Term
pituitary gland
Definition
synonym for hypophysis; master gland
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progesterone
Definition
one of the two female hormones secreted by the ovary (not estrogen)
Term
prolactin
Definition
a secretion of the anterior pituitary gland
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suprarenal glands
Definition
another name for the adrenal glands
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testes
Definition
male gonads; two oval organs that lie in the scrotum
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testosterone
Definition
male hormone secreted by the testes
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thyroid gland
Definition
one of the gour glands belonging solely to the endocrine system; located in throat area
Term
thryotropin
Definition
thyroid-stimulating hormone
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thyroxine
Definition
a secretion of the thyroid gland
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triiodothyronine
Definition
another secretion of the thyroid gland that is often synthesized from thyroxine (T4) by bodily organs
Term
acromegaly
Definition
enlargement of the extremities caused by excessive secretion of the growth hormone *after* puberty
Term
addison disease
Definition
a disorder characterized by a failure of the adrenal glands to produce hydrocortisone and in some cases aldosterone
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adenitis
Definition
inflammation of a gland
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adenohypophysitis
Definition
inflammation of the hypophysis
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adrenalitis
Definition
inflammation of an adrenal gland
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adrenalopathy
Definition
any disease of the adrenal glands
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adrenomegaly
Definition
enlargement of the adrenal glands
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cushing syndrome
Definition
a hormonal disorder caused by too much hydrocortisone
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diabetes insipidus
Definition
condition brought about by the posterior pituitary's failure to produce enough ADS
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diabetes mellitus
Definition
condition brought about by insufficient production of insuline in the pancreas or the failure of the body's cells to absorb glucose (type 1 and 2 respectively)
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gigantism
Definition
abnormal overgrowth of the body due to excessive secretion of the growth hormone before puberty
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glycosuria
Definition
sugar in the urine
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goiter
Definition
chronic enlargement of the thyroid gland
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graves disease
Definition
a common form of hyperthyroidism resulting from overproduction of thyroxine; caused by a false immune system response
Term
hashimotos thyroiditis
Definition
an autoimmune disorder that attacks the thyroid gland causing hypothyroidism
Term
hyperglycemia
Definition
excessive sugar in the blood
Term
hyperpituitarism
Definition
excessive hormone secretion by the pituitary gland
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hyperthyroidism
Definition
condition caused by an overactive thyroid; usually caused by an immune system disorder known as graves disease
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hypophysitis
Definition
inflammation of the pituitary gland
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hypopituitarism
Definition
condition of diminished hormone secretion from the anterior pituitary gland
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hypothyroidism
Definition
a decrease in thyroid fxn
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pituitarism
Definition
any pituitary dysfxn
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thyroaplasia
Definition
congenital condition characterized by low thyroid output
Term
thyroiditis
Definition
inflammation of the thyroid gland
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thyromegaly
Definition
enlargement of the thyroid gland
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adenectomy
Definition
excition of a gland
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adenotomy
Definition
incision of a gland
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adrenalectomy
Definition
surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
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hypoglycemic
Definition
drug used to lower blood sugar
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hypophysectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the hypophysis (pituitary gland)
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parathyroidectomy
Definition
surgical excision of the parathyroid gland
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thyroidectomy
Definition
excision of the thyroid gland
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thyroparathyroidectomy
Definition
excision of the thyroid and parathyroid glands
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thyrotomy
Definition
surgery performed on the thyroid gland
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