Chapter 14- Endocrine Flashcards by Puja Lad

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term- endocrinologist

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meaning- Endocrinology is the study of the glands that secrete hormones within the body. An endocrinologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system.

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term- anorexia

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meaning- Lack of appetite. Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder.

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term- exophthalmia

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meaning- Protrusion of eyeballs from their orbits

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term- glucosuria

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meaning- Presence of glucose in the urine. May indicate diabetes mellitus (DM). Also called glycosuria.

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term-goiter

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meaning-Enlargement of the thyroid gland, not due to a tumor

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term- hirsutism

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meaning- Abnormal hairiness, especially in women (Fig. 14-5). Also called hypertrichosis.

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term- hypocalcemia

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meaning- Condition of deficient calcium (Ca) in the blood. The opposite is hypercalcemia— excessive calcium in the blood.

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term- hypoglycemia

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meaning- Condition of deficient sugar in the blood. The opposite is hyperglycemia— excessive sugar in the blood.

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term-hypokalemia

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meaning-Condition of deficient potassium (K) in the blood. The opposite is hyperkalemia— excessive potassium in the blood.

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term- hyponatremia

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meaning- Condition of deficient sodium (Na) in the blood. The opposite is hypernatremia— excessive sodium in the blood.

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term- ketoacidosis

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meaning- Excessive number of ketone acids in the bloodstream.

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term- ketonuria

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meaning- Presence of ketones in urine.

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term- paresthesia

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meaning- Abnormal sensation, such as prickling.

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term- polydipsia

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meaning- Condition of excessive thirst.

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term- polyphagia

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meaning- Condition of excessive appetite.

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term- polyuria

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meaning- Condition of excessive urination.

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term- tetany

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meaning- Continuous muscle spasms.

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term- acromegaly

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meaning- Hypersecretion of somatotropin from the adenohypophysis during adulthood; leads to an enlargement of the extremities (hands and feet), jaw, nose, and forehead (Fig. 14-6). Usually caused by an adenoma of the pituitary gland.

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term- gigantism

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meaning- Hypersecretion of somatotropin from adenohypophysis during childhood, leading to excessive growth

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term- hyperthyroidism

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meaning- Excessive thyroid hormone production; also called thyrotoxicosis, the most common form of which is Graves disease, which may be accompanied by exophthalmia. Ketonuria is a diagnostic sign.

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term- hypothyroidism

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meaning- Deficient thyroid hormone production. If it occurs during childhood, it causes a condition called cretinism, which results in stunted mental and physical growth. The extreme adult form is called myxedema (mick suh DEE mah), which is characterized by facial and orbital edema.

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term- hyperparathyroidism

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meaning- Overproduction of PTH; symptoms include polyuria, hypercalcemia, hypertension, and kidney stones.

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term- hypoparathyroidism

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meaning- Deficient PTH production results in tetany, hypocalcemia, irritability, and muscle cramps.

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term- adrenalectomy

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meaning- Bilateral removal of the adrenal glands to reduce excess hormone secretion.

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term- hypophysectomy Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

meaning- Excision of the pituitary gland; usually done to remove a pituitary tumor Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

term- pancreatectomy Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

meaning- Excision of all or part of the pancreas to remove a tumor or to treat an intractable inflammation of the pancreas. Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

term- pancreatoduodenectomy Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

meaning- Excision of the head of the pancreas together with the duodenum; used to treat pancreatic cancer. Also called Whipple procedure. Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

term-parathyroidectomy Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

meaning-Removal of the parathyroid gland, usually to treat hyperparathyroidism. Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

term-thyroidectomy Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.

meaning-Removal of part or all of the thyroid gland to treat goiter, tumor, or hyperthyroidism that does not respond to medication. Removal of most, but not all, of this gland results in a regrowth of the gland with normal function. If cancer is detected, a total thyroidectomy is performed. Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. Shiland, Betsy J.. Mastering Healthcare Terminology - E-Book (p. 556). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition.