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Endocrine System - Word Parts

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Pancreat/o   pancreas   Pancreat/itis   Pancreat/itis: Inflammation of the pancreas  
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Phys/o   growing   Hypo/p/ectomy   Hypo/p/ectomy: Surgical removal of the pituitary gland (Think of some the pituitary gland's functions) (does this one need further explanation?)  
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Thym/o   Thymus   Thym/ectomy   Thym/ectomy: Surgical removal of the thymus gland  
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Thyr/o   thyroid; (Greek thyro = 'shield')   Thyro/toxic/osis   Thyro/toxic/osis: Condition resulting from excessive concentrations of thyroid hormones in the body, as in hyperthyroidism.  
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Thyroid/o   thyroid gland   Thyroid/itis   Thyroid/itis: Inflammation of the thyroid gland.  
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Toxic/o   poison   Cyt/o/tox/ic   Cyt/o/tox/ic: Of, relating to, or producing a toxic effect on cells.  
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Myx/o   Mucus   Myx/oedema   Myx/oedema: A disease resulting from the decreased function of the thyroid, characterized by a slowing down of mental and physical activity and thickening and drying of the skin.  
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Oestr/o   Female   Oestro/gen   Oestro/gen: A general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics  
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