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Unit 3 MED 104
Deciphering the Code
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hyperthyroidism | Condition where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone |
| Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar levels |
| Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) | Hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex |
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas |
| Gonadotropin | Hormone that stimulates the gonads (ovaries/testes) |
| Lymphadenopathy | Disease or enlargement of lymph nodes |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen |
| Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils |
| Thymoma | Tumor of the thymus gland |
| Lymphangitis | inflammation of lymphatic vessels |
| Cardiomegaly | Enlargement of the heart |
| Atherosclerosis | Hardening of arteries due to plaque buildup |
| Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) | Recording of the heart’s electrical activity |
| Myocardial Infarction | Death of heart muscle due to lack of blood flow (heart attack) |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure |