pathology
true or false?
a thyroid carcinoma is cancer of the pituitary gland
false
what does the combining form tox/o mean?
toxin/ poison
where is the parathyroid gland located?
other side of thyroid gland
thyroiditis
inflammation of thyroid
what is the difference between gigantism and dwarfism?
gigantism is hypersecretion before puberty leading to everything growing larger. dwarfism is hyposecretion of growth hormone before puberty creating a shorter stature
what does glyc/ o mean?
sugar
what organ is behind the stomach?
pancreas
specialist in study of hormone disorders
_______ ist
endocrinologist
is type 1 or type 2 diabetes improper use of insulin by cells
type 2
what does the combining form ur/o mean?
urine
where is the pituitary gland located?
base of brain
enlargment of extremities due to increased secretion of growth hormone
acromegaly
is myxedema or cretinism hyperthyroidism during infancy?
cretinism
what term means female?
estr/o
where is adrenal gland located?
sugar in urine
glycosuria
what is hyperthyroidism mean?
excessive production of thyroid gland
what is the combining form for pituitar/o mean?
pituitary gland
where woud the thyroid gland be located
either side of trachea
removal of pancreas
pancreatectomy