Endocrine terminology
a hormone secreted by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas; responsible for glucose usage.
Insulin
referring to the metatarsus and the phalanges; specifically, the articulations between them
What does the Acronym RICE stand for
Rest Ice Compression and Elevation
a generic term used for any of the hormones responsible for female characteristics
Estrogen
a diagnostic radiologic test using nuclear magnetic resonance technology
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
a condition of overgrowth due to hyperpituitarism occurring before puberty and during the growing years
Giantism
measurement of bone thickness
Densitometry
a sudden life-threatening exacerbation of all symptoms of hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Storm
a diagnostic radiologic test using nuclear magnetic resonance technology
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
low blood sugar
Hypoclycemia
noticeable protrusion of the thyroid gland
Goiter
uncontrolled muscle contractions
spasms
a glucocorticoid; it affects carbohydrate metabolism and influences the nutrition and growth of connective tissues.
Cortisone
abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs
Exophthalmos
acidosis seen in diabetes mellitus; caused by overproduction of ketone bodies
Ketoacidosis
acidosis seen in diabetes mellitus; caused by overproduction of ketone bodies
Ketoacidosis
a process that causes the characteric hardness of bones
Mineralization
an X-ray picture taken after injecting dye into the spinal canal to reveal compression on the spinal cord or spinal nerves
Myelogram
the form that extra sugar is stored in, primarily in the liver
Glycogen
a diagnostic test in which a small needle is inserted into muscle tissue and the electrical activity is recorded
Electromyography (EMG)
stretch marks on the skin
striae
referring to the metacarpus and the phalanges; specifically the articulations between them
Metacarpophalangeal
disease of the retina of the eye often resulting in blindness; caused by degeneration due to diabetes mellitus.
Diabetic retinopathy
surgery to cut away part of the vertebra to open the area around the spinal nerve
Laminectomy
surgical procedure for reducing fractures that cannot be reduced by external manipulation; involves surgically opening a fracture site and internally fixing the fracture with plates, screws, or pins
acronym for Open Reduction Internal Fixation
ORIF