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