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med term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endocrinology | Study of hormone-producing glands (thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, gonads) |
| Hypothyroidism | Underproduction of thyroid hormone; slows metabolism |
| Hyperthyroidism | Overproduction of thyroid hormone; increases metabolism |
| Insulin | Hormone produced by pancreas that lowers blood glucose |
| Adrenalitis | nflammation of the adrenal glands |
| Lymphadenitis | Inflammation of lymph nodes |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen |
| Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils |
| Lymphedema | Swelling due to lymph fluid buildup |
| Thymectomy | Surgical removal of the thymus gland |
| Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure |
| Atherosclerosis | Hardening of arteries due to fatty plaque buildup |
| Bradycardia | Slow heart rate (below normal) |
| Angioplasty | Procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels |