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terminology/word parts
Question | Answer |
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Endocrinopathy | Any disease due to a disorder of the endocrine system |
Hypercrinisim | Condition caused by excessive secretion of any gland, especially an endocrine gland |
Hypocrinisim | Condition caused by deficent secretion of any gland, especially endocrine gland |
Oxytocin | stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth |
Acrcomegaly | enlargement of extremities caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone "after puberty" |
Hyperpituitarism | pathology that results in the excessive secretion by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland |
Pituitarism | any disorder of the pituitary function |
Prolactinoma | a benign tumor og the pituitary gland that causes it to produce too much prolactin |
Pinealoma | A tumor of the pineal gland that can disrupt the production of melatonin |
Pinealectomy | Surgical removal of the pineal gland |
Thyromegaly | Abnormal non-malignant enlargement of the thyroid gland |
Lobectomy | Surgical removal of one lobe of the thyroid gland |
Hypercalcemia | Abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood |
Insulinoma | Benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia |
Pancreatalgia | Pain in the pancreas |
Polydipsa | Excessive thirst |
Hyperinsulinism | Condition of excessive secretion of insulin in the bloodstream |
Polyuria | Excessive urination |
Hyperglycemia | Abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood |
Polyphagia | Excessive hunger |