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MOD 94 WEEK 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Adrenalectomy | The removal of one or more adrenal glands. |
| Follicle-simualating Hormone (FSH) | Stimulates the growth of ova in the female and production of sperms in male |
| Glucometer | A device to measure the blood sugar level |
| Endocrinology | Study of hormones |
| Calciuria | Presence of calcium in the urine |
| Hypopituitarism | Conditions caused by too little activity (secretion) of the pituitary gland |
| Glycosuria | The presence of sugar (glucose) in urine |
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
| Acromegaly | Enlargement of the extremeties and face due to excessive secretion of growth hormone in adults. |
| Adenosclerosis | Abnormal hardening of the gland |
| Hyperparathyrodism | An over production of parathyroid hormone. |
| Cretinism | Decreased production of thyroid hormone in childhood |
| Gigantism | Increased production of growth hormone in childhood |
| Addison's disease | Hypo secretion of adrenal cortex |
| Myxedema | Severe hypo secretion of thyroid gland |
| DM | Diabetes mellitus |
| ADH | Anti diuretic hormone |
| PTH | Para thyroid hormone |
| GH | Growth hormone |
| FBS | Fasting blood sugar |
| ACTH | Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| H&H | Hemoglobin and Hematocrit |
| HgA1C | Glycoselated hemoglobin test |
| HCG | Human chorionic gonadotropin |
| GTT | Glucose tolerance test |