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Endocrine/ Integ.
Endocrine/ Integumentary Systems
| Spelling | Terminology |
|---|---|
| acromegaly | enlarged extremities |
| adrenal | pertaining to the adrenal gland |
| hypocalcemia | decreased calcium in the blood |
| hypercalcemia | increased calcium in the blood |
| glucogenesis | formation of glucose |
| hyperglycemia | increased glucose in the blood |
| hypoglycemia | decreased glucose in the blood |
| homeostasis | state of equilibrium in body |
| parathyroidectomy | surgical removal of the parathyroid glands |
| pancreatitis | inflammation of the pancreas |
| somatic | pertaining to the body |
| thyrotoxicosis | excessive thyroid hormone in the body causing toxic conditions |
| thyroidectomy | surgical removal of the thyroid gland |
| endocrine gland | ductless glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood stream |
| polydipsia | excessive thirst |
| atrophy | lack of development, wasting away |
| anaphylaxis | severe allergic reaction |
| anaphylactic shock | severe allergic reaction |
| somatotropin | growth hormone |
| gigantism | excessive secretion of growth hormone |
| dwarfism | under secretion of growth hormone |
| tetany | cramp, convulsions & twitching of the muscles |
| hyperparathyroidism | excessive secretion of parathyroid hormone |
| hypoparathyroidism | under secretion of parathyroid hormone |
| ketoacidosis | condition in diabetics where they body does not metabolize carbs and uses fats for energy |
| exocrine gland | glands with ducts that secrete their substances to the outside of the body |
| glucagon | hormone secreted by the pancreas to increase blood sugar |
| insulin | hormone secreted by the pancreas to decrease blood sugar |
| hirsutism | excessive hair growth found in females |
| hyperkalemia | excessive potassium in blood |
| hyperkalemia | increased sodium in blood |
| virile | having adult male characteristics |
| hyponatremia | decreased sodium in blood |
| hypernatremia | increased sodium in blood |
| obesity | excessive accumulation of fat in body |
| thyroid scan | test to determine size, shape and location of the thyroid |
| adrenalectomy | surgical removal of the adrenal gland |
| thymectomy | surgical removal of the thymus gland |
| fasting blood sugar | blood test to determine the amount of glucose int he blood after 12 hours of fasting |
| corticosteroids | hormones released by the adrenal cortex |
| pancreatectomy | surgical removal of the pancreas |
| GTT | glucose tolerance test |
| TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |
| GH | growth hormone |
| LH | luteinizing hormone |
| Diabetes Insipidus | disease associated with insufficient secretion of ADH |
| Addison's Disease | disease associated with degeneration of the adrenal gland, causing insufficient corticosteroid secretion |
| Cushing's Syndrome | disease caused by excessive secretion of corticosteroids |
| lipoid | resembling fat |
| onycholysis | destruction of a nail |
| subcutaneous | under the skin |
| dermatome | instrument used to cut skin |
| erythema | red skin |
| hidradenitis | inflammation of a sweat gland |
| ichthyosis | extremely dry, scaly skin |
| lactation | secretion of milk from the breast |
| melanoma | black, cancerous tumor |
| mycology | study of fungus |
| onychomalacia | softening of the nails |
| pachyderma | thick skin |
| scleroderma | autoimmune disorder characterized by gradual hardening of the skin |
| seborrhea | discharge of oil |
| steatorrhea | discharge of fat |
| subungual | under the nail |
| trichomycosis | fungal infection of hair shaft |
| xanthoderma | yellow skin |
| xanthoma | yellow tumor |
| xeroderma | dry, rough skin |
| mammoplasty | surgical repair of the breast |
| dermatotherapy | treatment of the skin |
| urticaria | hives |
| pruritis | itching |
| wheal | fluid filled elevation of skin |
| vesicle | blister-like elevation of skin |
| pustule | blister-like elevation of skin containing pus |
| alopecia | hair loss |
| gangrene | necrosis of tissue |
| albinism | congenital disorder causing partial or complete absense of melanin in skin, hair and eyes |
| impetigo | infectious disease characterized by honey-colored, crusty lesions |
| parasiticides | drugs that kill parasites |
| sanguinous | discharge of blood |
| purulent | discharge of pus |
| serous | discharge of serum or clear fluid |
| ID | intradermal |
| serosanguinous | discharge of blood tinged fluid |
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