Endocrinology Review Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
hyponatremia | abonormal condition of low sodium in the blood |
gigantism | abnormal overgrowth of the entire body |
hypocalcemia | abnormally low amount of calcium in the blood |
pancreas | an organ that contains the islets of Langerhans |
homeostasis | balance in the internal environment |
dwarfism | condition of being abnormally small |
polyphagia | condition of eating abnormally large amounts |
obesity | excessive accumulation of fat in the body |
hypercalcemia | excessive amount of calium in the blood |
hyperkalemia | excessive amount of potassium in the blood |
hyperglycemia | excessive amount of sugar in the blood |
hirsutism | excessive distribution of body hair |
hypersecretion | excessive secretion |
hypokalemia | extreme depletion of potassium in the blood |
glucogenesis | formation of glucose from glycogen |
somatotropin | human growth hormone |
hyposecretion | inadequate secretion |
diuresis | increased formation and secretion of urine |
adrenal medulla | inner section of the adrenal gland |
atrophy | lack of development |
acromegaly | marked enlargement and thickening of the bones in your jaw and face |
electrolyte | mineral salts that carry an electric charge |
adrenal cortex | outer section of the adrenal gland which secrets steroids |
glucosuria | presence of glucose in the urine |
norepinephrine | produced in the adrenal medulla; raises blood pressure |
exophthalmos | protiusion of the eyes |
adrenalectomy | surgical excision of the adrenal gland |
thyroidectomy | surgical excision of the thyroid gland |
fasting blood sugar | test that measures blood glucose levels after 12-hour fast |
thyroid function test | test that measures thyroid function |
endocrinology | the study of the ductless glands and their secretions |
thyrotoxic | thryoid poisoning |
hypoglycemia | too little sugar in the blood |
adenoma | tumor of a gland |
hypogonadism | underdevelopment of internal secretions of male sex glands |
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