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Endocrine System - Terminology

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adrenopathy   Disease of glands, often refering to enlargement of lymph nodes  
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adrenalectomy   Removal of the adrenal glands  
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hypophyseal   Pertaining to the pituitary gland  
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oophoritis   Inflammation of the ovary  
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ovarian cyst   Sac containing fluid or semisolid material in or on the ovary  
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orchitis   Inflammation of a testicle  
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orchiopexy   Surgical fixation of the testicle into its proper location within the scrotum  
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orchidectomy   Removal of a testicle or testicles  
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pancreatectomy   Removal of the pancreas  
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hyperparathyroidism   Higher than normal levels of parathyroid hormone in the blood  
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hypopituitarism   Decrease or stoppage of hormonal secretion by the pituitary gland  
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thymoma   Tumor of the thymus gland  
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thyroadenitis   Inflammation of the thyroid gland  
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thyroidectomy   Removal of the thyroid gland  
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