Term | Definition |
hyponatremia | abnormal condition of low sodium in the blood |
gigantism | abnormal overgrowth of the entire body |
hypocalcemia | abnormally low amount of calcium in the blood |
pancreas | an organ that contains the islets of Langerhans |
homeostasis | balance in the internal environment |
dwarfism | condition of being abnormally small |
polyphagia | condition of eating abnormally large amounts of food. |
obesity | excessive accumulation of fat in the body |
hypercalcemia | excessive about of calcium in the blood |
hyperkalemia | excessive amount of potassium in the blood |
hyperglycemia | excessive amount of sugar in the blood |
hirsutism | excessive distribution of body hair |
hypersecretion | excessive amount of secretion |
hypokalemia | extreme depletion of potassium in the blood |
glucogenesis | formation of glucose from glycogen |
somatotropin | human growth hormone |
hyposecretion | inadequate secretion |
diuresis | increased formation and secretion of urine |
adrenal medulla | inner section of the adrenal gland |
atrophy | lack of development |
acromegaly | marked enlargement and thickening of the bones of the face and jaw |
electrolyte | mineral salts that carry an electrical charge |
adrenal cortex | outer section of the adrenal gland which secretes steriods |
glucosuria | presence of glucose in the urine |
norepinephrine | produced in the adrenal medulla; raises blood pressure |
exophthalmos | protrusion of the eyes |
adrenalectomy | surgical excision of the adrenal gland |
thyroidectomy | surgical excision of the thyroid gland |
fasting blood test | tests that measures blood glucose levels after a 12 hour fast. |
(RAIU-tracer)TFT | texts that measures thyroid function |
endocrinology | the study of ductless glands and their secretions |
thyrotoxic | thyroid poisoning |
hypoglycemia | too little sugar in the blood |
adenoma | tumour of a gland |
hypogonadism | underdevelopment of internal secretions of male sex glands |
ACTH | adrenalcorticotropic hormone |
ADH | antidiuretic hormone |
BMI | body mass index |
DKA | diabetes ketoacidosis |
FSH | follicle-stimulating hormone |
GH | growth hormone |
HRT | hormone replacement therapy |
K | potassium |
LH | luteinizing hormone |
PRL | prolactin |
RAIU | radioactive iodine uptake |
T3 | triiodothyronine |
T4 | thyroxine |
TFT | thyroid function text |
TSH | thyroid stimulating hormone |