click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Week 4 Medical Termi
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hyperthyroidism | Condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. |
| Endocrinologist | A doctor who specializes in the endocrine system and hormone disorders. |
| urgical removal of an adrenal gland | |
| Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas. |
| Lymphadenopathy | Enlargement or disease of the lymph nodes. |
| Lymphadenitis | Inflammation of the lymph nodes. |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen. |
| Thymectomy | Surgical removal of the thymus gland. |
| Tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils. |
| Cardiology | Study of the heart. |
| Cardiologist | A doctor who specializes in treating heart diseases. |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) | A test that records the electrical activity of the heart. |
| Myocarditis | Inflammation of the heart muscle. |
| Hypertension | High blood pressure. |