Term
ACTH
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone |
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Definition
| Stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortisol |
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Definition
| promotes water reabsorption in kidneys |
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TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone |
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Definition
| stimulates the thyroid gland |
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Definition
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Definition
| major hormone produced by the thyroid gland |
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FSH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
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Definition
| stimulates ovarian follicle and sperm development |
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FSH
Follicle Stimulating Hormone |
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Definition
| stimulates ovarian follicle and sperm development |
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Definition
| triggers ovulation and testosterone production |
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Definition
| stimulates growth and cell reproduction |
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Definition
| stimulates milk production |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| disorder of blood sugar regulation |
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Term
IDDM
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus |
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Definition
| autoimmune destruction of insulin producing cells |
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NIDDM
Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
(type2) |
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Definition
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Definition
| measures average blood glucose over 3 months |
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DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis |
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Definition
| serious complication of uncontrolled diabetes |
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Term
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Definition
| importnt in endocrine electrolyte balance |
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CAH
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia |
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Definition
| genetic disorder affecting adrenal hormone production |
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Term
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Definition
| medical specialty for pregnancy and childbirth |
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Term
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Definition
| study of female reproductive health |
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Term
OB/GYN
Obstetrician/ Gynecologist |
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Definition
| doctor specializing in both OB and GYN |
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Term
IVF
In Vitro Fertilization |
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Definition
| assisted reproductive technology |
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LMP
Last Menstrual Period |
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Definition
| used to estimate due date |
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Term
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Definition
| predicted date of childbirth |
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Term
PID
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease |
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Definition
| infection of female reproductive organs |
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Term
STD/STI
Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infection |
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Definition
| diseases spread through sexual contact |
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Term
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Definition
| common STD linked to cervical cancer |
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Term
BPH
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
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Definition
| enlarged prostate gland in older man |
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Term
PSA
Prostate Specific Antigen |
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Definition
| blood test used to screen for prostate cancer |
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Term
HRTÂ
Hormone Replacement Therapy |
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Definition
| used to relieve menopausal symptoms |
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Term
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Definition
adrenal insufficiency
Thomas Addison |
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Term
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Definition
autoimmune hyperthyroidism
Robert Graves |
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Term
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Definition
excess cortisolÂ
Harvey Cushing |
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Term
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Definition
chromosomal disorder in female
Henry Turner |
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