| A | B |
|---|
| acr/o | extremities |
| adren/o | adrenal gland |
| crin/o | to secrete |
| gonad | ovaries or testicles |
| dips/o | thirst |
| poly- | many |
| somat/o | body |
| thym/o | soul, emotions |
| thyr/o | thyroid |
| -tropin | to stimulate |
| Thyromegaly | An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland causing swelling in the front part of the neck |
| Exophthalmos | An abnormal protrusion of the eyeballs. |
| Hypocrinism | A deficient secretion of any gland |
| Euthyroidism | Normal thyroid function |
| Hypercrinism | An excessive secretion of any gland. |
| Hypocalcemia | Abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood |
| Gynecomastia | Excessive mammary development in the male |
| Androgens | Hormones that influence sex-related characteristics |
| Acromegaly | Excessive HGH results in the enlargement of hands and feet |
| Polydipsia | Excessive thirst from too much fluid excretion |
| Thymoma | A tumor derived from thymus tissue |
| Antidiuretic (ADH) | Hormone that maintains water balance |
| Cortisol | Hormone that regulates the metabolism of nutrients |
| Graves' disease | An autoimmune disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism, goiter, and exophthalmos |
| Cushing's syndrome | Prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol resulting in a rounded face |
| Hormones | Chemical substances that regulate the activities, growth and development of organs. |
| Steroid | Hormones produced by the body and medications that duplicate the action of these hormones. |
| Antidiuretic | The hormone that maintains the body's water balance by reducing urinary output. |
| Epinephrine | The hormone that is a powerful vasopressor that stimulates cardiac activity and increases blood pressure. |
| Hydrocortisone | The hormone that regulates several physiologic body processes and has an anti-inflammatory effect. |
| Chronic | Something is long-lasting or persistent, or condition that doesn't go away easily. |
| Acute | Something is sudden, severe, or intense. |
| Episodic | Containing or consisting of a series or cyclic events. |
