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 |