Medical Terminology - Endocrine System

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What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean?

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Above normal.

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What does the suffix '-itis' mean?

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Inflammation of.

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What is the medical term for 'abnormally low level of potassium in the blood'?

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Hypokalemia.

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Which hormone helps to lower blood sugar levels when they are too high?

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Insulin.

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What is the medical term for 'abnormally low level of sodium in the blood'?

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Hyponatremia.

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What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean?

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Below normal.

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What does the suffix '-emia' refer to?

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A condition of the blood.

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What is the medical term for 'abnormally high level of potassium in the blood'?

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Hyperkalemia.

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What hormone raises blood sugar levels?

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Glucagon.

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What does the suffix '-ology' mean?

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The study of.