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MOD 94 WEEK 2
Question | Answer |
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Adrenalectomy | The removal of one or more adrenal glands. |
Follicle-simualating Hormone (FSH) | Stimulates the growth of ova in the female and production of sperms in male |
Glucometer | A device to measure the blood sugar level |
Endocrinology | Study of hormones |
Calciuria | Presence of calcium in the urine |
Hypopituitarism | Conditions caused by too little activity (secretion) of the pituitary gland |
Glycosuria | The presence of sugar (glucose) in urine |
Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
Acromegaly | Enlargement of the extremeties and face due to excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults. |
Adenosclerosis | Abnormal hardening of the gland |
Hyperparathyrodism | An over production of parathyroid hormone. |
Cretinism | Decreased production of thyroid hormone in childhood |
Gigantism | Increased production of growth hormone in childhood |
Addison's disease | Hypo secretion of adrenal cortex |
Myxedema | Severe hypo secretion of thyroid gland |
DM | Diabetes mellitus |
ADH | Anti diuretic hormone |
PTH | Para thyroid hormone |
GH | Growth hormone |
FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
ACTH | Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
H&H | Hemoglobin and Hematocrit |
HgA1C | Glycoselated hemoglobin test |
HCG | Human chorionic gonadotropin |
GTT | Glucose tolerance test |