Chapter 13
Health Information Management And Systems 500 with Maxwell at Ohio State University - All Campuses
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acromegaly
a hormonal disorder that results from the pituitary gland proudcing too much growth hormone in adults
Addison's Disease
progressive disease that occurrs when adrenal glands dont produce enoguh cortisol
adrenalitis
inflammation of the adrenal glands
aldosteronism
abnormality of electrolyte balance caused by excessive secretion of aldosteronism
antidiuretic hormone
the hormone that maintains the water balance within the body by promoting the reabsorbtion of water through kidneys
calcitonin
the hormone that regulates calcium levels in the blood and tissues
chemical thyroidectomy
administration of radioactive iodine to treat hyperthyroid disorders suchs as GRAVE"S DISEASE.
Conn's Syndrome
disorder of the adrenal glands due to excessive production of aldosterone
cortistol
a hormone that has anti-inflammitory action and it regulates the betabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in the body
Cretinism
a condition of arrested physical and mental development caused by a congenital lack of thyroid secretion
Crushing's Syndrome
condition caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
diabetes insipidus
condition caused by insufficient production of the antidiurretic hormone or by the inability of the kidneys to respond to this hormone
diabetes mellitus
a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or bothh
diabetic retinopathy
a complication of diabetes that caused damage to the reina of the eye
electrolytes
mineral substances, such as sodium and potassium, found in the blood
epinephrine
a substance that stiumulates the sympathetic nervous system
estrogen
the female hormone that is important in the regulation of the menstrual cycle
exophthalmos
abnormal protrusion of the eyes
follicle-stimulating hormone
the hormone that stimulates the secretion of estrogen and the growth of eggs in the ovaries of the female. IN the Male, it stimulates the production of sperm in the testicles
fructosamine test
measures average blood sugar levels over the past 3 weeks
gestational diabetes mellitus
form of diabetes that may happen during pregnancy and usually dissapears after delivery
gigantism
abnormal condicion caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone during childhood that causes overgrowth of the long bones and very tall stature
glucagon
a hromone that increases the amount of glucose in the bloodstream
glucose
the basic form of energy used by the body
glycogen
the form in which the liver stores the excess glucose
Grave's Disease
autoimmune disorder characterizd by hyperthyroidism, goiter, and exophthalmos
gynecomastia
excessive mammary development in the male
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
an autoimmune disorder which the immune system mistakenly attacks thyroid tissue
hypercalcemia
characterized by abnormally high concentrations of calcium circulating in the blood instead of being stored in the bones
hypercrinism
condition caused by excessive secretion of any gland, especially an endocrine gland
hyperglycemia
an abnormally high concentration of glucose in the blood
hyperinsulinism
condition marked by excessive secretion of insulin, which causes hypoglycemia
hyperpituitarism
pathology resulting from excessive secretion by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
hyperthyroidism
excessive thyroid hormones in the blood
hypoglycemia
an abnormally low concentration of glucose in the blood
hypothyroidism
deficiency of thyroid secretion
insulinoma
a benign tumor of the pancreas that causes hypoglycemia
interstitial cell-stimulating hormone
the hormone that stimulates ovulation in the female. IN the male, it stimulates the secretin of testosterone
laparoscopic adrenalectomy
a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands
leptin
a hormone secreted by fat cells
luteinizing hormone
the hormone that stimulates ovulation in the female and production of female sex hormone progesterone. in the males, it stimulates the secretion of testosterone.
myxedema
a severe form of hypothyroidism in adults
norepinephrine
combination hormone and a neurohormone that plays important role in the "fight or flight response"
oxytocin
hormone that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
pancreatalgia
pain in the pancreas
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas
pheochromocytoma
benign tumor of the adrenal medulla that causes the gland to produce excess epeinephrine
pinealectomy
the surgical removal of the pineal body
pituitarism
any disorder of pituitary function
pituitary adenoma
benign tumore of the pituitary gland that causes excess hormone secretion
polydipsia
excessive thirst
polyphagia
excessive hunger
polyuria
excessive urination
progesterone
female hormone whose function is to complete the preparations for pregnancy
prolactinoma
benign tumor of the pituitary gland that causes it to produce too much prolactin
testosterone
hormone secreted by testicles that stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics
thymectomy
surgical removal of the thymus gland
thymitis
inflammation of the thymus gland
thymosin
hormone that stimulates the maturation of lymphcytes into T cells of the immune system
thyroxine
the hormone that influences the rate of metabolism
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