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Pharm Terms Ch 19
Terms Endocrine
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pituitary | Master Gland; a small endocrine organ located at the base of the brain |
| Anterior pituitary | A gland that stimulates hormones, secretes growth hormone, LH, FSH, TSH, ACTH, and prolactin |
| Posterior pituitary | A gland that secretes two hormone: vasopressin (ADH) and oxytocin |
| Hypopituitarism: | pituitary deficiency |
| Acromegaly | rare hormonal disorder that results from the overproduction of growth hormone (GH) |
| Hypothyroidism | result of the thyroid gland not being able to produce thyroid hormone |
| Hyperthyroidism | result of increased production of thyroid hormone |
| Congential hypothyroidism (Cretinism) | Hypothyroidism in children |
| Myxedema | Hypothyroidism in Adults |
| Graves Disease | autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism |
| Plummers Disease | a thyroid disorder characterized by the development of multiple benign thyroid nodules that become overactive – leading to hyperthyroidism |
| Goiter | an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. |