Term
acidosis
acid=acid
-osis=condition |
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Definition
| Condition of excessive acidity of body fluids. |
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Term
acromegaly
acr/o=extremely
-megaly=enlargement, large |
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Definition
| Characterized (in the adult) by marked enlargement and elongation of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities. It is caused by an overproduction of growth hormone and is treated by surgery, medications, or radiotherapy. |
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Term
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Definition
| Results from a deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones; also called adrenal insufficiency. The most common cause of this condition is the result of the body attacking itself (autoimmune disease). |
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Term
adenectomy
aden=gland
ectomy=surgical excision |
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Definition
| Surgical excision of a gland. |
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