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Deciphering the code
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| BS | Blood Sugar |
| GH | Growth Hormone |
| HRT | Hormone Repacement Therapy |
| FBS | Fasting Blood Sugar |
| DI | Diabetes insipidus |
| Addison’s disease | Named after Thomas Addison, this is a adrenal insufficiency. |
| Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis | Named after Hakaru Hashimoto, this is a chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis |
| Graves’ disease | Named after Robert Graves, this is hyperthyroidism |
| Cushing’s syndrome | Named after Harvey Cushing, this is excessive production of cortisol |
| Klinefelter Syndrome | Named after Harry Klinefelter, this is a chromosomal disorder in men causing hypogonadism |
| PRL | Prolactin |
| PTH | Parathyroid hormone |
| T3 | Triiodothyronine |
| T4 | Thyroxine |
| LH | Luteinizing hormone |
| Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar |
| Amenorrhea | Lack of mensual flow |
| Adenitis | The inflammation of a gland |
| Exocrine | Secretes substances onto surfaces of the organ |
| Glycopenia | Low sugar |