Orange Module - Endo/Integ
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| acromegaly | enlarged extremities
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| adrenalectomy | surgical removal of the adrenal gland
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| albinism | congenital disorder causing partial or complete absence of melanin in the skin, hair, & eyes
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| alopecia | hair loss
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| anaphylactic shock | severe allergic reaction
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| corticosteroids | hormones released by the adrenal cortex
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| dermatome | instrument used to cut skin
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| dermatotherapy | treatment of the skin
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| endocrine gland | ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream
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| erythema | red skin
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| exocrine gland | glands with ducts that secrete their substance outside of the body
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| fasting blood sugar | blood test determining the amount of glucose in the blood after 12 hours of fasting
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| gangrene | necrosis of tissue
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| glucagon | hormone secreted by the pancreas to increase blood sugar
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| glucogenesis | formation of glucose
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| hidradenitis | inflammation of a sweat gland
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| hirsutism | excessive hair growth in females
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| hypercalcemia | increased calcium in the blood (Ca+)
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| hyperkalemia | excessive potassium in the blood (Ka+)
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| hyperparathyroidism | excessive secretion of PTH
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| hypoglycemia | decreased glucose in the blood
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| hyponatremia | decreased sodium in the blood (Na+)
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| hypoparathyroidism | under secretion of PTH
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| ichthyosis | extremely dry, scaly skin
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| insulin | hormone secreted by the pancreas to decrease blood sugar
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| ketoacidosis | condition in diabetics where the body does not metabolize carbs & uses fat for energy
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| melanoma | black, cancerous tumor
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| mycology | the study of fungus
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| obesity | excessive accumulation of fat in the body
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| onycholysis | destruction of a nail
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| onychomalacia | softening of the nails
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| pachyderma | thick skin
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| pancreatectomy | surgical removal of the pancreas
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| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas
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| parasiticides | drugs that kill parasites
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| parathyroidectomy | surgical removal of the parathyroid glands
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| polydipsia | excessive thirst
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| pruritus | itching
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| purulent | discharge of pus
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| pustule | blister-like elevation of skin containing pus
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| sanguinous | discharge of blood
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| scleroderma | autoimmune disorder characterized by gradual hardening of the skin
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| seborrhea | discharge of oil
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| serosanguinous | discharge of blood-tinged fluid
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| serous | discharge of serum or clear fluid
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| somatic | pertaining to the body
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| somatotropin | growth hormone
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| steatorrhea | discharge of fat
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| subcutaneous | under the skin
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| subungual | under the nail
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| tetany | cramp, convulsions, & twitching of muscles
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| thyroid scan | test to determine the size, shape, & location of the thyroid gland
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| thyrotoxicosis | excessive thyroid hormone in the body causing a toxic condition
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| trichomycosis | fungal infection of the hair shaft
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| urticaria | hives
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| vesicle | blister-like elevation of the skin
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| virile | having adult male characteristics
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| wheal | fluid-filled elevation of the skin
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| xanthoderma | yellow skin
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| xeroderma | dry, rough skin
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