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endocrine system terms

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adrenalectomy   removal of adrenal glands  
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adrenalitis   inflammation of an adrenal gland  
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hypercalcemia   excessive calcium in the blood  
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endocrinologist   specialist in the endocrine system  
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endocrinopathy   endocrine system disease  
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hyperglycemia   excessive sugar in the blood  
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hypoglycemia   low sugar in the blood  
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hyperkalemia   excessive potassium in the blood  
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hyponatremia   low sodium in the blood  
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pancreatic   pertaining to the pancreas  
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parathyroidal   pertaining to the parathyroid gland  
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parathyroidectomy   removal of the parathyroid gland  
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hyperparathyroidism   state of excessive parathyroid  
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hypoparathyroidism   state of insufficient parathyroid  
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pituitary   pertaining to the pituitary gland  
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hypopituitarism   state of insufficient pituitary  
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hyperpituitarism   state of excessive pituitary  
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thymic   pertaining to the thymus gland  
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thymectomy   removal of the thymus  
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thymitis   thymus inflammation  
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thymoma   thymus tumor  
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thyromegaly   enlarged thyroid  
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thyroidal   pertaining to the thyroid gland  
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