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Endocrinology Endocrin = endocrine glands; -logy = study of. Definition: The study of endocrine glands and the hormones they produce.
Hyperthyroidism Hyper- = excessive; thyroid = thyroid gland; -ism = condition. Definition: A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
Hypoglycemia Hypo- = low; glyc = sugar; -emia = blood condition. Definition: A condition in which the blood sugar level is too low.
Adrenalectomy Adren = adrenal gland; -ectomy = surgical removal. Definition: The surgical removal of an adrenal gland.
Endocrinopathy Endocrin = endocrine glands; -pathy = disease. Definition: A disease or disorder of the endocrine system.
Lymphadenopathy Lymph = lymph; aden = gland; -pathy = disease. Definition: A condition involving enlarged or abnormal lymph nodes.
Splenomegaly Splen = spleen; -o- = combining vowel; -megaly = enlargement. Definition: An enlargement of the spleen.
Lymphoma Lymph = lymphatic tissue; -oma = tumor. Definition: A type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system.
Tonsillitis Tonsill = tonsils; -itis = inflammation. Definition: Inflammation of the tonsils, which may cause a sore throat.
Thymectomy Thym = thymus gland; -ectomy = surgical removal. Definition: The surgical removal of the thymus gland.
Cardiomegaly Cardi = heart; -o- = combining vowel; -megaly = enlargement. Definition: An enlargement of the heart.
Tachycardia Tachy- = fast; cardi = heart; -ia = condition. Definition: A heart rate that is faster than normal.
Bradycardia Brady- = slow; cardi = heart; -ia = condition. Definition: A heart rate that is slower than normal.
Angioplasty Angi = blood vessel; -o- = combining vowel; -plasty = surgical repair. Definition: A procedure used to open a narrowed or blocked blood vessel.
Hematology Hemat = blood; -o- = combining vowel; -logy = study of. Definition: The study of blood and blood disorders.
Endocrin = endocrine glands; -logy = study of.
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