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Body Systems
Endocrine System - Pathology
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Acromegaly | Enlargement of extremities caused by hypersecretion from the anterior portion of the pituitary gland after puberty |
| Cushing Syndrome | A group of symptoms produced by excess secretion of cortisol from theadrenal cortex. These symptoms include obesity, moon like fullness of the face, hyperglycemia, and osteoprosis. |
| Diabetes Mellitus | A disorder of the pancreas that causes an increase in blood glucose levels. |
| Type 1 Diabetes | Onset usally in childhood, involves complete deficiency of insulin of the body |
| Type 2 Diabetes | Onset usually in adulthood, involves some insulin deficiency and resistancec of tissues to the action if insulin |
| Goiter | Enlargement of the thyroid gland |
| Hypeerthyroidism | Overactivity of the thyroid gland; also called graves disease or exophtalmic goiter |