Endocrine Vocab Flashcards
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Analogue
Something that is similar to something else in design, origin, and use but differs slightly in composition
Anaphylaxis
Severe allergic reaction
Autoimmune
Disease in which body produces antibodies that attack its own tissues
Basal
Forming or belonging to a bottom layer or base; maintaining fundamental vital activities
Bolus
Large dose of substance given by injection
Capillary
Smallest blood vessel of the body
Dextrose
AKA glucose or sugar
Endocrine
Relating to glands that secrete hormones directly into bloodstream
Exocrine
Relating to glands that secrete via ducts into epithelium
Gangrene
Death of tissue due to loss of blood supply
Gastroparesis
Nerve damage affecting the stomach and intestines causing delayed emptying
Gestational
Period of time in which something is conceived and developed
Glucagon
Hormone produced by pancreas that causes increase in blood glucose level; opposite effect of insulin
Glucose
Simple sugar; important energy source
Glycemia
Level of glucose in body
Glycosuria
High levels of glucose in urine
Goitre
Swelling of neck resulting from enlarged thyroid gland
Hemodialysis
Method of removing wastes from blood of patient with kidney failure
Hyper
Above, excess
Hypo
Deficient, below
Immunosuppressive
Suppressing or reducing strength of body’s immune system
Insulin
Hormone produced in pancreas that regulates amount of glucose in blood - lowers blood sugar
Ketoacidosis
Occurs when body cannot use glucose as a fuel source because there is no insulin or not enough insulin and fat is used for fuel instead.
Neuropathy
Nerve damage with pain and numbness
