Word List 10 - Endocrine System Terminology and Pronunciations

Question 1

Adenoma

Answer 1

Tumor Of A Gland

Question 2

Adenopathy

Answer 2

Disease Of A Gland

Question 3

Adrenal

Answer 3

Pertaining Of Adrenal Glands

Question 4

Adrenalectomy

Answer 4

Excision/Removal Of The Adrenal Gland

Question 5

Endocrine

Answer 5

To Secrete From In/Within (Type Of Gland That Secretes Hormone Into The Blood)

Question 6

Goiter

Answer 6

Enlargement Of The Thyroid Gland

Question 7

Hirsutism

Answer 7

Condition Of Hairy

Question 8

Hyperglycemia

Answer 8

Blood Condition Of Excessive/Above Normal Sugar

Question 9

Hyperthyroidism

Answer 9

Condition Of Excessive/Above Normal Thyroid Gland (Stimulation)

Question 10

Hypocalcemia

Answer 10

Blood Condition Of Under/Below/Deficient Calcium

Question 11

Hypothyroidism

Answer 11

Condition Of Under/Below/Deficient Thyroid Gland (Stimulation)

Question 12

Pancreatitis

Answer 12

Inflammation Of The Pancreas

Question 13

Panhypopituitarism

Answer 13

Condition Of All Under/Below/Deficient Pituitary Gland (Total Impairment)

Question 14

Polydipsia

Answer 14

Many/Much Thirst (Increased Thirst, Occurs With Untreated Diabetes Mellitus)

Question 15

Thyroidectomy

Answer 15

Excision/Removal Of The Thyroid Gland

Question 16

Thyromegaly

Answer 16

Enlargement Of The Thyroid Gland