A&P CH11 word parts Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
-crin | (to secrete) endocrine: pertaining to internal secretions |
diuret- | (to pass urine) diuretic: substance that promotes urine production |
endo- | (without) endocrine gland: gland that releases its secretion internally into a body fluid |
exo- | (outside) exocrine gland: gland that releases its secretion to the outside through a duct |
hyper- | (above) hyperthyroidism: condition resulting from an above-normal secretion of thyroid hormone |
hypo- | (below) hypothyroidism: condition resulting from a below-normal secretion of thyroid hormone |
para- | (beside) parathyroid glands: set of glands located on the surface of the thyroid gland |
toc- | (birth) oxytocin: hormone that stimulates the uterine muscles to contract during childbirth |
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