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Endo Reverse Defs

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show A glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex  
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show Abnormal condition of poisoning of the thyroid gland  
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show Abnormally low amount of calcium in the blood  
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show Adrenaline- produced in the adrenal medulla. Increases heart rate, fat metabolism for energy and dilates the bronchial tubes  
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show Blood tests to aid in the diagnosis of insulin deficiency  
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show Body mass index of 40 or greater, which is generally 100 or more pounds over ideal body weight  
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show Chronic disorder of the adrenal glands caused by a deficiency of cortical hormones  
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show Condition in which the calcium level in the blood is higher than normal  
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show Endoscopic procedure to surgically remove a pituitary tumour through an incision in the sphenoid sinus without disturbing brain tissue  
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show Excessive accumulation of fat that exceeds the body's skeletal and physical standards, usually an increase of 20% or more above ideal body weight  
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show Excessive secretion  
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show Excision of one or more of the parathyroid glands, usually to control hyperthyroidism  
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show Excision of the thymus gland  
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show Excision of the entire thyroid gland, a part of it, or a single lobe  
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show Formation of glucose from glycogen  
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show Four separate glands that are located on the posterior surface of the lobes of the thyroid gland  
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show Hormone produced by pancreatic alpha cells that that stimulates the liver to change stored glycogen to glucose  
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show Hormones in the adrenal cortex that regulate water and mineral salts in the body  
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show Hypophysis; pea-shaped gland that is located at the base of the brain  
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show Imaging technique that rotates an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measures the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles  
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show Increase skeletal growth in children and growth hormone deficiencies in adults  
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show Increased formation and secretion of urine  
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show Inner section of the adrenal gland that which secretes epinephrine and norepinephrine  
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show Largest gland on the endocrine system  
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show Lower blood glucose by promoting its entrance into body cells and converting glucose to glycogen  
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show Masculinization or development of male secondary sex characteristics in a woman  
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show Medications used to stimulate the pancreas secrete insulin  
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show Method of choice for removing a fibrous, nodular thyroid  
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show Multisystem autoimmune disorder characterized by pronounced hyperthyroidism usually associated with enlarged thyroid gland and exophthalmos  
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show Noradrenalin; produced in the adrenal medulla. Increases blood pressure and constricts vessels  
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show One of the two major hormones produced, stored and released by the thyroid gland  
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show Outer section of the adrenal gland which secretes steroids  
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