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The Endocrine System

Endocrinology

TermDefinition
Thyroid Gland Located in the neck, it produces hormones that regulate metabolism, energy levels, and overall growth and development.
Parathyroid Glands Four small glands located on the back of the thyroid gland. They regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.
Adrenal Glands Located on the top of each kidney, they produce hormones that help regulate metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress response.
Pineal Gland Located in the brain, it produces melatonin, which affects sleep patterns
Pancreas Located behind the stomach, it produces insulin and glucagon, which regulate blood sugar levels
Gonads Ovaries and testes; produce sex hormones that regulate reproduction and secondary sexual characteristics.
Aden/o Gland
Adenoma Tumor of the gland
Adenopathy Disease of the gland
Arden/o(caution about the spelling of aden/o and Arden/o) Adrenal gland
Adrenarche Onset of adrenal secretion(at puberty)
Adrenalitis Inflammation of the adrenal gland
Cortic/o Outer surface(cortex)
Corticotropic Cortex stimulating
Adrenocorticohyperplasia Overdevelopment of the cortex of the adrenal gland
Gonad/o Gonads(ovaries in females and testes in males)
Gonadopathy Disease of the gonads
Gonadsogenesis Creation/development of gonads
Pancreat/o Pancreas
Pancreatitis Inflammation of the pancreas
Pancreatolith Stone in the pancreas
Pituitary/o hypophsy/o Pituitary gland
Hyperpituitarism Overactive pituitary gland function
Hypophysitis Inflammation of the pituitary gland
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