Ch. 16 Flashcards
(36 cards)
Pituitar/i
Pituitary gland, hypophysis
Endocrin/o
Endocrine glands or system
Hypophysi/o
Pituitary gland, hypophysis.
Thyr/o, thyroid/o
Thyroid gland
Parathyr/o, parathyroid/o
Parathyroid gland
Adren/o, adrenal/o
Adrenal gland, epinephrine
Adrenocortic/o
Adrenal cortex
Insul/o
Pancreatic islets
Hypophysial
Pertaining to the pituitary gland
Adrenergic
Activated (erg) by or related to epinephrine (adrenaline)
Insular
Pertaining to islet cells
Endocrinology
Study of the endocrine system glands or hormones
Hypophysectomy
Excision of the pituitary gland (hypophysis)
Thyrotropic
Acting on the thyroid gland
Hyporadrenocorticism
Condition of under activities of the adrenal cortex
Acromegaly
Overgrowth of bone and soft tissue, especially in the hands, feet, and face, caused by excess growth hormones in an adult
Cushion disease
Overactivity of the adrenal cortex resulting from excess production of ACTH by the pituitary
Cushing syndrome
A condition resulting from an excess of hormones from the adrenal cortex. It’s associated with obesity,weakness, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and hirsutism.
Diabetes mellitus (DM)
A disorder of glucose metabolism caused by deficiency of insulin production or inadequate tissue response to insulin. Type 1 results from autoimmune destruction of pancreatic islet cells; it generally appears in children and requires insulin administration. Type 2 generally occurs in obese adults; its treated with diet, exercise, and drugs to improve insulin production or activity, and sometimes insulin.
Goiter
Enlargement of the thyroid gland. May be toxic or nontoxic.
Graves’ disease
An autoimmune disease resulting in hyperthyroidism
Hyperglycemia
Excess glucose in the blood.
Tetany
Irritability and spasms of muscles; may be caused by low blood calcium and other factors
ADH
Antidiuretic hormone