A condition caused by oversecretion of growth hormone in adults, resulting in accelerated growth in the face and extremities.

A condition in which the adrenal cortex does not secrete enough corticosteroid hormones, resulting in fatigue, lack of energy, low blood pressure, loss of appetite, and weight loss; also called adrenal insufficiency.

A cancerous tumor of a gland or glandular tissue.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that triggers the release of adrenal gland hormones.

A condition in which one or both adrenal glands are enlarged.

A hormone released by the adrenal glands that helps regulate potassium, chloride, and bicarbonate levels, as well as pH, blood volume, and blood pressure.

A hormone that plays a role in controlling how much water the kidneys retain, affecting fluid balance in the body; it also affects blood pressure.

Congenital Hypothyroidism

A form of hypothyroidism that affects infants and children; can stunt growth and development and cause intellectual deficits; formerly called cretinism.

A condition causing weight gain, especially in the stomach and upper back, a rounded face, high blood pressure, weakness, and fatigue; may be caused by the adrenal cortex secreting too many hormones or, more commonly, as a side effect of certain types of medications.

A condition in which the pancreas produces no insulin, too little insulin, or the body's cells do not properly use insulin.

A condition that occurs when the pituitary gland does not secrete enough antidiuretic hormone to maintain homeostasis, causing overexcretion of watery urine; unrelated to diabetes mellitus.

Diabetic ketoacidosis

A complication of diabetes caused by too little insulin, leading to excess ketones in the blood.

A complication of diabetes causing retina damage, spots, blurred vision, and potential blindness.

A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats endocrine system conditions.

The medical specialty related to the endocrine system.

Abnormal forward protrusion of the eyes, possibly a symptom of hyperthyroid conditions.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

A hormone that triggers estrogen production in females and sperm production in males.

Diabetes appearing in pregnancy, with high glucose levels in those who never had diabetes before.

Condition caused by over-secretion of growth hormone, resulting in excessive height and body size.

Condition with high sugar levels in urine.

An autoimmune condition, the most common cause of hyperthyroidism.

A hormone regulating body growth and development.

Hashimoto thyroiditis

An autoimmune disorder, a common cause of hypothyroidism.

Condition with abnormally high calcium levels in the blood, associated with hyperparathyroidism.

Condition with abnormally high sugar levels in the blood, associated with diabetes.

A condition with an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood; may be related to endocrine disorders.

A condition with excessive parathyroid hormone secretion, leading to removal of calcium from bones and high calcium in the blood.

A condition with excess secretion of one or more pituitary hormones.

A condition where too much thyroid hormone is produced, causing body processes to speed up.

A condition of low calcium levels in the blood; may be related to endocrine disorders.

A complication of diabetes with low blood sugar due to excess insulin or insufficient food; also called insulin reaction.

A condition of low potassium levels in the blood; may be related to endocrine disorders, diuretic medications, or other causes.

Medical Terminology Ch. 10 Flashcards

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aden/o

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gland

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adren/o, adrenal/o

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adrenal gland

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andr/o

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male, man

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crin/o

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to secrete

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estr/o

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female

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gluc/o, glycos/o

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glucose

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glyc/o

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sugar, glucose

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