Endocrine system
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acromegaly | chronic metabolic condition of adults caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone
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simple goiter | enlargement of thyroid gland resulting from shortage of iodine in diet
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hashimoto disease | chronic thyroiditis (autoimmune disease) with possible genetic influences.
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graves disease | the entire thyroid gland hypertrophies causing hyperactivity & secretion of hormones
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cretinism | hypothyroidism developing in infancy or early childhood causing mental & growth retardation
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myxedema | severe hypothyroidism developing in older children or adults causing decreased metabolism, hair loss, fatigue, weight gain
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cushing syndrome | adrenal gland disruption of chronic hypersecretion of adrenal cortex
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Addisons disease | partial or complete failure of adrenocortical function possibly genetic or an autoimmune response
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