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Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Endocrinology | Study of the endocrine system and hormones |
| Pituitary gland | Gland that regulates other endocrine glands |
| Thyromegaly | Enlargement of the thyroid gland |
| Hyperglycemia | High blood sugar |
| Hypoglycemia | Low blood sugar |
| Lymphadenopathy | Disease or enlargement of lymph nodes |
| Lymphadenitis | Inflammation of the lymph nodes |
| Splenomegaly | Enlargement of the spleen |
| Lymphoma | Cancer that begins in lymphatic cells |
| Thymectomy | Surgical removal of the thymus gland |
| Cardiology | Study of the heart |
| Cardiomegaly | Enlargement of the heart |
| Tachycardia | Abnormally fast heart rate |
| Bradycardia | Abnormally slow heart rate |
| Angioplasty | Procedure to open a narrowed or blocked blood vessel |