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adenoma

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a benign tumor of a glandular structure or of glandular origin

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claudication

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cramping pain and weakness in the legs and especially the calves on walking that disappears after rest and is usually associated with inadequate blood supply to the muscles

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endocrinologist

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raining to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in the body

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hypercalciruia

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the presence of an excess amount of calcium in the urine

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hyperparathyroidism

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he presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation

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impression

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assessment

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osteoarthritis

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arthritis typically with onset during middle or old age that is characterized by degenerative and sometimes hypertrophic changes in the bone and cartilage of one or more joints and a progressive wearing down of apposing joint surfaces

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parathyroid

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any of usually four small endocrine glands that are adjacent to or embedded in the thyroid gland; produce parathyroid hormone

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peripheral vascular disease

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vascular disease (as Raynaud’s disease and Buerger’s disease) affecting blood vessels outside of the heart and especially those vessels supplying the extremities

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Accu-chek

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is the brand of blood sugar-testing devices (glucose meters) and Insulin Pumps (originally by Distronic) manufactured by Roche Diagnostics, largely for the diabetic market

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morbid obesity

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begins at a BMI of 40

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obesity, exogenous

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obesity caused by a caloric intake greater than needed to meet the metabolic needs of the body

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polydipsia

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excessive or abnormal thirst

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polyphagia

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excessive appetite or eating

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polyuria

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excessive secretion of urine

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virile

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having characteristics of a man; masculine

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myxedema

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hypothyroidism acquired in adulthood

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diuresis

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increased excretion of urine

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hirsutism

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excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially in women

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cretinism

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hypothyroidism that appears as a congenital condition and is commonly associated with other endocrine abnormalities

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insulin

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hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas

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Addison disease

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caused by deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones

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exophthalmic goiter

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characterized by protrusion of the eyeballs, increased heart action, enlargement of the thyroid gland, weight loss, and nervousness

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hyperkalemia

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excessive amount of potassium in the blood

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pheochromocytoma
smal chromaffin cell tumor, usually located in the adrenal medulla
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type I diabetes
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs most commonly in children and adolescents (juvenile onset)
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type II diabetes
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs later in life (maturity onset)
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FBS
measures circulating glucose level after a 12 hour fast
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RAIU
measures thyroid function and monitors how quickly ingested iodine is taken into the thyroid gland
30
corticosteroids
replacement hormones for adrenal insufficiency (addison disease) Corticosteroids are man-made drugs that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone that your adrenal glands produce naturally. Steroids work by decreasing inflammation and reducing the activity of the immune system.
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growth hormone
increases skeletal growth in children. It stimulates growth, cell reproduction and regeneration
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thyroid scan
radioactive compound is administered and localizes in the thyroid gland; used to detect thyroid abnormalities
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T4
thyroxine
34
oral antidiabetics
used to treat type II diabetes
35
GTT
diagnostic test used to determine hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and adjustment in insulin dosage
36
antithyroids
used to treat hyperthyroidism by impeding the formation of T3 and T4 hormone
37
protein-bound iodine
test to measure the concentration of thyroxine in a blood sample
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T3
triiodothyronine
39
MRI
noninvasive imaging technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce multi planar cross sectional images
40
exophthalmometry
test that measures the degree of forward displacement of the eyeball as seen in Graves disease
41
CT scan
imaging that rotates an x ray emitter around the area and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles; used to detect disease in soft body tissues
42
Humulin
trade name for all human genetically produced insulins
43
glycosuria
abnormal presence of glucose in the urine
44
Cushing syndrome
metabolic disorder caused by hyper secretion of the adrenal cortex resulting in excessive production of glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol
45
hyponatremia
decreased concentration of sodium in the blood
46
a benign tumor of a glandular structure or of glandular origin
adenoma
47
cramping pain and weakness in the legs and especially the calves on walking that disappears after rest and is usually associated with inadequate blood supply to the muscles
claudication
48
raining to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in the body
endocrinologist
49
the presence of an excess amount of calcium in the urine
hypercalciruia
50
he presence of excess parathyroid hormone in the body resulting in disturbance of calcium metabolism with increase in serum calcium and decrease in inorganic phosphorus, loss of calcium from bone, and renal damage with frequent kidney-stone formation
hyperparathyroidism
51
assessment
impression
52
arthritis typically with onset during middle or old age that is characterized by degenerative and sometimes hypertrophic changes in the bone and cartilage of one or more joints and a progressive wearing down of apposing joint surfaces
osteoarthritis
53
any of usually four small endocrine glands that are adjacent to or embedded in the thyroid gland; produce parathyroid hormone
parathyroid
54
vascular disease (as Raynaud's disease and Buerger's disease) affecting blood vessels outside of the heart and especially those vessels supplying the extremities
peripheral vascular disease
55
is the brand of blood sugar-testing devices (glucose meters) and Insulin Pumps (originally by Distronic) manufactured by Roche Diagnostics, largely for the diabetic market
Accu-chek
56
begins at a BMI of 40
morbid obesity
57
obesity caused by a caloric intake greater than needed to meet the metabolic needs of the body
obesity, exogenous
58
excessive or abnormal thirst
polydipsia
59
excessive appetite or eating
polyphagia
60
excessive secretion of urine
polyuria
61
having characteristics of a man; masculine
virile
62
hypothyroidism acquired in adulthood
myxedema
63
increased excretion of urine
diuresis
64
excessive growth of hair in unusual places, especially in women
hirsutism
65
hypothyroidism that appears as a congenital condition and is commonly associated with other endocrine abnormalities
cretinism
66
hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas
insulin
67
caused by deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones
Addison disease
68
characterized by protrusion of the eyeballs, increased heart action, enlargement of the thyroid gland, weight loss, and nervousness
exophthalmic goiter
69
excessive amount of potassium in the blood
hyperkalemia
70
smal chromaffin cell tumor, usually located in the adrenal medulla
pheochromocytoma
71
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs most commonly in children and adolescents (juvenile onset)
type I diabetes
72
non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs later in life (maturity onset)
type II diabetes
73
measures circulating glucose level after a 12 hour fast
FBS
74
measures thyroid function and monitors how quickly ingested iodine is taken into the thyroid gland
RAIU
75
replacement hormones for adrenal insufficiency (addison disease)
corticosteroids
76
increases skeletal growth in children
growth hormone
77
radioactive compound is administered and localizes in the thyroid gland; used to detect thyroid abnormalities
thyroid scan
78
thyroxine
T4
79
used to treat type II diabetes
oral antidiabetics
80
diagnostic test used to determine hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and adjustment in insulin dosage
GTT
81
used to treat hyperthyroidism by impeding the formation of T3 and T4 hormone
antithyroids
82
test to measure the concentration of thyroxine in a blood sample
protein-bound iodine
83
triiodothyronine
T3
84
noninvasive imaging technique that uses radio waves and a strong magnetic field to produce multi planar cross sectional images
MRI
85
test that measures the degree of forward displacement of the eyeball as seen in Graves disease
exophthalmometry
86
imaging that rotates an x ray emitter around the area and measuring the intensity of transmitted rays from different angles; used to detect disease in soft body tissues
CT scan
87
trade name for all human genetically produced insulins
Humulin
88
abnormal presence of glucose in the urine
glycosuria
89
metabolic disorder caused by hyper secretion of the adrenal cortex resulting in excessive production of glucocorticoids, mainly cortisol
Cushing syndrome
90
decreased concentration of sodium in the blood
hyponatremia

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