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Medical Terminology
Chapter 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| hypothyroidism | deficient thyroid |
| hyperkalemia | excessive potassium |
| endocrinologist | physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system |
| estrogen | female formation, production |
| hypothysis | under growth |
| myxedema | mucus swelling |
| insulin | used in the management of diabetes mellitus |
| iodine | trace mineral that aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland. |
| pituitary | pertaining to the pituitary gland , the hypothysis |