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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | thyroid gland leading to decreased hormone production |
| Hyperglycemia | High blood glucose levels |
| Insulinoma | A tumor of the pancreas that produces excess insulin |
| Adrenalectomy | removal of one or both adrenal glands |
| Pituitarism | disorder involving the pituitary gland and hormone production |
| Lymphadenopathy | welling of lymph nodes |
| Lymphedema | Swelling caused by lymphatic obstruction or poor lymph drainage |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen |
| Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils |
| Thymectomy | removal of the thymus gland |
| Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle |
| Bradycardia | slow heart rate |
| Tachycardia | fast heart rate |
| Hypertension | elevated blood pressure |
| Endocarditis | Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |