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Medical terminology
Endocrine system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gonadotropin | -tropin: to turn / stimulate. gonado-: gonads / reproductive glands. definition: a hormone that stimulates the gonads (testes or ovaries) |
| corticosteroids | -steroids: a type of organic compound Cortico-: cortex, the outer layer of an organ, it refers to the adrenal cortex. definition: steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex |
| edema | body tissues contain excessive amounts of fluid |
| uria | urine condition |
| dipsia | Thirst |
| hypoglycemia | low blood sugar |
| estrogen | female sex hormone |
| polydipsia | condition of too much thirst. |
| thyrotoxicosis | abnormal condition of poisoning by the thyroid |
| insulin | regulates and promotes entry of glucose into the cells |