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Medical terminology week 4
Chapter 13; Endocrine System
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General Vocab
Intermediate
09/13/2017

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pituitary gland
Definition
small gray gland located at the base of the brain.
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pineal gland
Definition
small, pine cone dhsped gland located near the posterior end of the corpus callosum.
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thyroid gland
Definition
large, bilobed gland located in the neck.
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islets of langerhans
Definition
small clusters of cells located within the pancrease.
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diabetic ketoacidosis
Definition
accumulation of keytones and acids in the body due to facility metabolism of carbohydrates.
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hypoglycemia
Definition
deficient amount of sugar in the blood.
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adrenal gland
Definition
two small, triangular-shaped glands located on top of each kidney.
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epinephrine
Definition
(adrenaline) acts as a vasoconstrictor, vasopressor, cardiac stimulant, snti-spasmodic and sympathomimetic.
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androgen
Definition
refers to substance or hormone that promotes the development of male characteristics.
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