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endocrine and reproductive system

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Acromegaly   Abnormal enlargement of the extremities (hands and feet) that is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone after puberty  
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Antidiuretic hormone   Maintains the water balance within the body by promoting the reabsorption of water through the kidneys  
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Cortisol   Anti-inflammatory action and it regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the body  
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Cushing’s Syndrome   Hypercotisolism Caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol Symptoms are a round or “moon” face  
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Diabetes Mellitus   Group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both.  
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Epinephrine   Stimulates the sympathetic nervous system in response to stress or other stimuli. It makes the heart beat faster and can raise blood pressure. It also helps the liver release glucose and limits the release of insulin  
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Glucagon   Hormone secreted by the alpha cells of the pancreatic islets in response to low blood sugar levels.  
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Grave’s Disease   An autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism characterized by goiter and exophthalmos  
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Goiter   Abnormal nonmalignant enlargement of the thyroid gland  
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hyperglycemia   Abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood Seen in patients with diabetes mellitus  
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Hypoglycemia   Abnormally low concentration of glucose in the blood  
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Polyuria   Excessive urination  
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Amenorrhea   Abnormal absence of menstrual periods for 3 or more months  
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Chlamydia   Highly contagious STD which requires early treatment with antibiotics Females: Can damage reproductive organs, can lead to infertility Males: One of the causes of urethritis  
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Bacterial Vaginosis   Condition in women in which there is an abnormal overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina  
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Epididymitis   Inflammation of the epididymis that is frequently caused by the spread of infection from the urethra and bladder  
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Genital Herpes   Caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2  
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Genital Warts   Caused by the HPV are highly contagious In the male, this virus affects the urethra In females, it affects the external genitalia, cervix and vagina and increases the risk for cervical cancer  
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Gonorrhea   Highly contagious STD In women, this condition affects the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes In men, this affects the urethra by causing painful urination, and abnormal discharge It can also affects the mouth, throat, and anus of both men and women  
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HIV   Human immunodeficiency virus Transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids, particularly through sexual intercourse with an infected partner  
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Priapism   Pain errection that lasts 4 hours or more but it not accompanied by sexual excitement  
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Syphilis   Highly contagious STD Passed from person to person through direct contact with a chancre, which is a sore caused by this disease The condition is detected through a VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory) blood test before the lesions appear  
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Trichomoniasis   Infection caused by the protozoan parasite  
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Varicocele   a knot of varicose veins in one side of the scrotum  
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Vasovasostomy   Procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to a vasectomized male  
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