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chp12 disease/cond
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acidosis | Increased acidity of blood and body fluids due to excess hydrogen ions |
| Acromegaly | Enlargement of face, hands, and feet due to excess growth hormone |
| Addison’s disease | Disorder caused by low cortisol (and sometimes aldosterone) leading to fatigue, low blood pressure, and skin changes |
| Adenocarcinoma | Cancerous tumor of a gland or mucus-secreting organ |
| Adrenal feminization | Development of female traits in someone with male anatomy |
| Adrenal virilism | Development of male traits in someone with female anatomy |
| Cretinism | Congenital hypothyroidism causing delayed physical and mental development |
| Cushing’s syndrome | Condition caused by excess cortisol leading to weight gain, weakness, and high blood pressure |
| Diabetes insipidus (DI) | Disorder caused by low ADH resulting in excessive thirst and urination |
| Diabetes mellitus (DM) | Disorder where insulin is insufficient or ineffective, causing high blood sugar |
| Type 1 diabetes mellitus | Autoimmune disease with little or no insulin production |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Condition where insulin is produced but not used effectively |
| Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) | Serious diabetes complication causing buildup of acidic ketones |
| Diabetic retinopathy | Damage to the retina caused by diabetes |
| Dwarfism | Condition of short stature often caused by low growth hormone |
| Edema | Swelling caused by excess fluid in tissues |
| Exophthalmos | Bulging of the eyes usually due to hyperthyroidism |
| Gigantism | Excessive growth due to too much growth hormone |
| Graves’ disease | Autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism and bulging eyes |
| Gynecomastia | Enlargement of male breast tissue |
| Hirsutism | Excessive hair growth, especially in females, due to hormones |
| Hyperparathyroidism | Excess PTH causing bone breakdown and high calcium levels |
| Insulinoma | Tumor that causes excessive insulin secretion |
| Myxedema | Severe hypothyroidism causing swelling and thickened skin |
| Obesity | Excess body fat, sometimes linked to hormonal imbalance |
| Panhypopituitarism | Deficiency of all pituitary hormones |
| Peripheral neuropathy | Nerve damage causing pain and weakness, often from diabetes |
| Pheochromocytoma | Tumor of adrenal gland causing excess epinephrine and high blood pressure |
| SIADH | Excess ADH causing fluid retention and low sodium levels |
| Tetany | Muscle spasms caused by low calcium levels |
| Thyrotoxicosis | Condition caused by excess thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) |
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