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adenectomy | Removal of a gland. |
adrenalectomy | Removal of an adrenal gland. |
gonadotropin | Hormone that is secreted from the pituitary gland and acts on the gonads (ovaries and
testes). |
hypogonadism | Condition of decreased function of the gonads, with decreased growth and sexual
development. |
pancreatectomy | Removal of the pancreas. |
parathyroidectomy | Removal of the parathyroid glands. |
hypopituitarism | Condition resulting from decreased secretion by the pituitary gland. |
thyrotropic hormone | Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that acts on the thyroid gland (TSH
or thyroid |
thyroiditis | Inflammation of the thyroid gland. |
androgen | Hormone producing or stimulating male characteristics (e.g., testosterone). |
hypercalcemia | Increased calcium in the blood. |
hypercalciuria | High levels of calcium in urine. |
hypocalcemia | Decreased calcium in the blood. |
corticosteroid | Any of the hormones produced by the adrenal cortex. |
endocrinologist | Specialist in diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders. |
polydipsia | Condition of excessive thirst. |
estrogenic | Pertaining to having properties similar to estrogen (producing estrogen |
glucagon | Hormone from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream
when blood sugar levels are low. |
hyperglycemia | Blood condition of increased sugar. |
glycemic | Pertains to sugar in the blood. |
glycogen | An animal starch; produced from sugar by the liver. |
homeostasis | State of equilibrium (constancy) of the body’s internal environment.
hormonal |
hypokalemia | Low levels of potassium in the blood. |
prolactin | Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of breast tissue
and stimulates milk production. |
myxedema | Condition of mucous |
hyponatremia | Blood condition of deficiency of sodium. |
hypophysectomy | Removal of the pituitary gland. |
somatotropin | Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland; stimulates growth of bones and
tissues (growth hormone). |
steroid | An organic (containing carbon) compound with a ring structure; bile acids, vitamin D,
certain hormones. |
oxytocin | Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates childbirth. |
thyrotoxicosis | Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as
sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos. |
antidiuretic hormone | Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; causes water to be retained in the
body. |
glucagon | Hormone from the pancreas that “assembles” sugar from starch and increases blood
sugar when it is low. |
hypoglycemia | Low levels of sugar in blood. |
epinephrine | Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; raises blood pressure. |
adrenocorticotropin | Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal
cortex to release its hormones. |
glycosuria | Condition of sugar in the urine. |
euthyroid | Normal thyroid function. |
hyperkalemia | High levels of potassium in blood. |
hypoinsulinism | Low levels of insulin. |
oxytocin | Hormone from the neurohypophysis that stimulates childbirth. |
panhypopituitarism | Condition of deficient secretion of all hormones from the pituitary gland. |
polyuria | Excessive urine production. |
tetraiodothyronine (T4) | Thyroid gland hormone containing 4 atoms of iodine; thyroxine. |
triiodothyronine (T3) | Thyroid gland hormone containing 3 atoms of iodine. |