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Endocrine System!!

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Definition
acu   sharp, severe, sudden  
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gluco   sugar, sweetness  
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glycol   sugar  
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adeno   gland, glandular  
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diabetes   the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin, so the body can't process sugar  
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thyroidectomy   removal of the thyroid gland  
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glucosuria   sugar in urine  
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hyperthyroidism, Grave's Disease   Enlarged thyroid and increased production of thyroxin causing symptoms such as a Goiter and protruding eyes  
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hypothyroidism   decreased production of thyroid hormone thyroxin  
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hyperglycemia   increased sugar in blood  
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hypoglycemia   decreased sugar in blood  
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Addison's Disease   Decreased production of hormones by the adrenal gland. Symptoms include weakness, fatigue,and mood swings.  
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Cushing's Disease   Increased production of hormones by the adrenal gland. Symptoms include pain, swelling, moon face. Requires surgery.  
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gland   an organ which produces a certain substance  
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