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Ch. 7

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TermDefinition
TFTs Throid function tests
Pituitary Gigantism Abnormally tall height caused by oversecretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
Continuous substances insulin infusion Continuous injection of insulin into the blood from a pump inserted under the skin
Diabetes Mellitus Metabolic disease characterized by excessive urination and hyperglycemia
Metabolism breakdown of mater into energy
Gynecomastia Development of breast tissue in males
Pancreatic Pseudocyst Abnormally expanded area in the pancreas resembling a cyst
Myxedema Swelling of skin caused by deposits under the skin
Adrenaline Hormone secreted by the adrenal gland
Acromegaly Abnormal enlargement of the extremities
Goiter Swollen thyroid gland
aden/o Gland
adren/o, adrenal/o Adrenal Gland
cortic/o Outer Surface
gonad/o Gonads (sex organs)
pancreat/o Pancreas
pituitar/o, hypophys/o Pituitary Gland
thym/o Thymus
thyr/o, thyroid/o Thyroid
gluc/o, glucos/o, glyc/o Sugar
crin/o To Secrete
ket/o Ketone Body
-tropin Stimulating Hormone
-emia Blood Condition
-uria Urine Condition
Hirsutism Excessive growth of facial and body hair in women
Thelarche Beginning of breast development
Galactorrhea Discharge of milk
Thyromegaly Enlargement of the thyroid
Glucosuria Sugar in the urine
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