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UNIT 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endocrinologist | Specialist in hormone-secreting glands |
| Hyperthyroidism | Overactivity of the thyroid gland |
| Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar |
| Adrenalectomy | Surgical removal of an adrenal gland |
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
| Lymphadenopathy | Disease of the lymph nodes |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen |
| Thymectomy | Surgical removal of the thymus gland |
| Lymphangitis | Inflammation of lymphatic vessels |
| Tonsillectomy | Surgical removal of the tonsils |
| Cardiologist | Heart specialist |
| Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle |
| Endocarditis | Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
| Electrocardiogram | Electrical recording of heart activity |
| Hemoglobin | Oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells |