Term
|
Definition
| Enlargement of extremities due to increased secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hypofunctioning of the adrenal cortex; decreased secretion of aldosterone and cortisol. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Outer section of each adrenal gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Inner section of each adrenal gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Excessive secretion of adrenal androgens. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Removal of an adrenal gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; epinephrine. |
|
|
Term
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
|
|
Definition
| Secretion from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the adrenal cortex; ACTH. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Adrenocorticotropic hormone; ACTH. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Disease of the adrenal glands. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates salt and water balance. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Male hormone responsible for developing and maintaining male secondary sex characteristics. |
|
|
Term
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
|
|
Definition
| Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes water reabsorption by the kidney. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; lowers calcium levels in the blood. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormones secreted by the adrenal medulla; epinephrine (adrenaline) is an example. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; cortisol and aldosterone are examples. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates the use of sugars, fats, and proteins in cells. Cortisol raises blood sugar. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hypothyroidism during infancy and childhood leading to a lack of normal physical and mental growth. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Group of symptoms produced by excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex; obesity, hyperglycemia, excess fat deposition in the body. High levels of exogenous cortisol (cortisone administration) can produce similar results. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Insufficient secretion of antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin); signs are polyuria and polydipsia. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Lack of insulin secretion (Type 1) or improper utilization of insulin by cells (Type 2) leading to a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism in cells. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Congenital hyposecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Substance that, in solution, carries an electric charge; examples are sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca++) and chloride (Cl-). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to lack of iodine in the diet. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Medical specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of endocrine gland disorders. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; increases heart rate and blood pressure |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Estrogen secreted by the ovaries. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Female hormone secreted by the ovaries and to a lesser extent by the adrenal cortex in both males and females. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Pertaining to the producing of female characteristics or having the same effect as estrogen. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Normal functioning of the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Measurement of eyeball protrusion. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Protrusion of the eyeball (proptosis); symptom of hyperthyroidism. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Measures circulating glucose level in a patient who has fasted at least 4 hours. This test can diagnose diabetes mellitus. |
|
|
Term
| Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) |
|
Definition
| Secretion of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates ovarian follicles to produce egg cells. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Loss of motility of the stomach muscles, occurring as a long-term secondary complication of diabetes mellitus. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hypersecretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary gland before puberty, leading to abnormal overgrowth of body tissues. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the pancreas (alpha islet cells); increases blood glucose (sugar) by conversion of glycogen to glucose. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; cortisol is an example. It raises blood sugar. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Measures the glucose levels in a blood sample taken at various intervals from a patient who has previously ingested glucose. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Pertaining to blood sugar. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Animal starch; glycogen is broken down (glycogenolysis) to produce sugar (glucose). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Enlargement of the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and acting on the ovaries or testes. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hyperfunctioning of the thyroid gland; thyrotoxicosis. This is the most common type of hyperthyroidism. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; somatotropin. It stimulates the growth of bones and soft tissues. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Tendency in an organism to return to a state of constancy and stability. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Chemical secreted by an endocrine gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| High levels of calcium in the bloodstream; often due to hyperparathyroidism. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| High levels of calcium in urine. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| High levels of sugar in the blood. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Increased secretion of insulin from the beta islet cells of the pancreas. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| High levels of potassium in blood. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Increased secretion of parathormone from the parathyroid glands. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Increased secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Low levels of calcium in the blood. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Low levels of sugar in the blood. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Deficient functioning of the gonads (ovaries or testes). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Deficient production of insulin (pancreatic hormone). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Low levels of potassium in the blood. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Low levels of sodium in the blood. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Decreased secretion of parathormone from the parathyroid glands. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Removal of the pituitary gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Deficient secretion of hormones from the pituitary gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Region of the brain lying below the thalamus, but above the pituitary gland. It stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete and release hormones. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Decreased secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the beta islet cells of the pancreas. Insulin helps sugar leave the blood and enter cells. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| High levels of acids (ketones) in the blood; occurring in diabetes mellitus (type 2) when cells burn high levels of fats (producing ketones) because sugar is not available as fuel. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the ovaries to release eggs (ovulation) and produce hormones. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; regulates salts (electrolytes) and water balance in the body. Aldosterone is an example. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hypofunctioning of the thyroid gland in adults. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; secretes oxytocin and vasopressin. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Enlargement of the thyroid gland due to growth of nodules (adenomas) on the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla; increases blood pressure as part of the fight or flight reaction. It is a sympathomimetic. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates contractions of the uterus during childbirth. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Endocrine (islet cells) and exocrine (enzyme producing cells) gland behind the stomach. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Excision of the pancreas. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Deficiency of all pituitary gland hormones. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Secreted by the parathyroid glands; regulates calcium in the blood. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Four small endocrine glands on the posterior side of the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Removal of parathyroid glands. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Tumor of cells of the adrenal medulla; cells stain a dark (phe/o) or dusky color (chrom/o). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Small endocrine gland in the center of the brain; secretes melatonin. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Endocrine gland at the base of the brain; anterior and posterior lobes secrete hormones. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the ovaries; prepares the uterus for pregnancy. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; promotes milk secretion. |
|
|
Term
| Radioactive iodine uptake |
|
Definition
| Test to measure the amount of radioactive iodine taken up by the thyroid gland; indicator of thyroid gland function. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Cellular or nuclear protein that binds to a hormone to elicit a response by the targeted tissue. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Cavity in the base of the skull; contains the pituitary gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; growth hormone. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Complex substance related to fat (sterols; many hormones are steroids (estrogens, androgens, cortisol, aldosterone). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Low levels of potassium in the blood. |
|
|
Term
| Syndrome of inappropriate ADH |
|
Definition
| Excessive secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH, vasopressin) leading to water retention. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Cells of an organ that are affected or stimulated by specific hormones. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the testes. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Constant muscle contractions; associated with hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that increases body metabolism; thyroxine (T4). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Malignant tumor of the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Measurement of thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and thyroid-stimulating hormone in the bloodstream. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Endocrine gland in the neck on either side of the trachea. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Administration of a radioactive compound and visualization of the thyroid gland with a scanning device. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Inflammation of the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid gland). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete its hormones. Also called thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland to increase body metabolism (T4). |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland (contains three atoms of iodine); stimulates body metabolism; T3. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water. Also called antidiuretic hormone or ADH. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| sex glands (ovaries and testes) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| pituitary gland, hypophsis |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| potassium (an electrolyte) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| stimulating the function of (to turn or act on) |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| deficient, below, under, less than normal |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Four small endocrine glands on the posterior side of the thyroid gland. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
