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Endocrine System
Medical Terminology
Term | Definition |
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acidosis | Condition of excessive acidity of body fluids |
acromegaly | Characterized (in the adult) by marked enlargement and elongation of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities. It is caused by an overproduction of growth hormone and is treated by surgery, medications, and radiotherapy. |
Addison disease | Results from a deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones; also called adrenal insufficiency. The most common cause of this condition is the result of the body attacking itself (autoimmune disease). |