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Medical terminology

Chapters 7-9

TermDefinition
Epinephrine Adrenaline- chemical that surges during dangerous situations, giving people superhuman strength and energy in a crisis
Hormonopoeisis Stimulation of hormone stimulation
Hypergonadism over secretion of sex glands
Thyrocele, goiter Swollen thyroid gland
Hyperpituitarism Overactive pituitary gland function
Hypergonadism over secretion of sex glands
Thyrocele, goiter Swollen thyroid gland
Hyperpituitarism Overactive pituitary gland function
Tonsillectomy The removal of the tonsil
Splenomegaly Enlargement of the spleen
Thymoma Tumor of the thymus
Lymphangiogram Record of the study of lymph vessels
lymphadenopathy Sore lymph nodes
Vena Cava Large-sized vein that returns blood to the right atrium
Angiogenesis, Angiopoiesis Development/ Formation of the blood vessels
Endocardium Tissue lining of inside of the heart
Hemorrhage Loss of blood
HgA1C Hemoglobin A1C Test (gives history of blood sugar levels)
TFT Thyroid Function Test
HRT Hormone Replacement Therapy
RBC Red Blood Cell
WBC White Blood Cell
AIDS Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Disease that occurs as a result of being infected with HIV)
BP Blood Pressure
SCA Sudden Cardiac Arrest
CHF Congestive Heart Failure
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