Medical Terms
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This prefix meaning "within", is found in a word that pertains to a gland that produces an internal or hormonal secretion
endo-
This gland is responsible for the secretion of serotonin
Pineal
A specialist that provides diagnoses and care for health issues of the endocrine system
Endocrinologist
A disorder caused by inadequate thyroid hormone production, leading to a slowing of the body's metabolism
Hypothyroidism
Uses estrogen and progestin to treat symptoms of menopause and breast cancer
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
The definition of the root element, thyr- in "thyroid"
An oblong shield
The gland that commands other glands to release hormones
Pituitary
Specialize in treating hormone disorders in children
Pediatric endocrinologist
A disorder caused by excessive thyroid hormone production
Hyperthyroidism / Thyrotoxicosis
Surgical removal of a lobe of the lungs or the thyroid gland
Lobectomy
The function of this gland is to secrete digestive enzymes and make insulin
Pancreas
A healthcare professional whose practice and research are concentrated in diabetes care
Diabetologist
This condition results from an underproduction of growth hormones at birth; affected individuals have a "short stature"
Pituitary dwarfism
A therapeutic procedure that uses the isotope of iodine that emits radiation to treat hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer
Radioactive iodine therapy
The suffixes meaning “tumor” and “chemical compound” found in prolactinoma.
Suffix/ -oma tumor
Suffix/ -in- chemical compound
These glands produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline
Adrenal
Medical professionals who work under the supervision of endocrinologists
Endocrine physician or nurse assistants
The symptoms of this condition are obesity of the trunk, muscle wasting and weakness, osteoporosis, kidney stones, and reduced resistance to infection.
Cushing Syndrome (“moon” facies)
Surgical removal of the thymus gland
Thymectomy
This gland regulates metabolism, energy production and calcium balance in the body
Thyroid
Specializes in helping people with diabetes manage their condition through education and support.
Certified Diabetic Educators
A chronic medical condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it produces
Diabetes
Medication used for type 2 but not type 1 diabetes
Oral antidiabetic drugs