Endocrinology

enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduct…

enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduct…

an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria; "when doctors say ‘diabetes’ they usually mean ‘d…

diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria; "when doctors say ‘diabetes’ they usually mean ‘d…

any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics

a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism

abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes

abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes

an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thy…

abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet

abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet

an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones

hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in ce…

the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect

a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics

any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland

any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland

an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thy…

A disease that affects how the body uses blood sugar.

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure b…

either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney

the cortex of the adrenal gland; secretes corticosterone and sex hormones

either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney

the medulla of the adrenal gland; secretes epinephrine

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

a steroid having androgenic activity; obtained from the cortex of the adrenal gland

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

the anterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitressin) and also by nerve endings in the hypothalamus; affects blood pressure b…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland

a mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures

yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum; it degenerates after a few days unless preg…

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex

severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer

a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency

a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen defi…

a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen defi…

hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning

hormones that affect gastrointestinal functioning

a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal cortex of animals; affects functioning of gonads and has anti-inflammatory activity

a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced

hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity

hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity

hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity

hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

estrogen compound used to treat menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms and to prevent pregnancy

a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland; promotes growth in humans

a form of insulin (trade name Humulin) made from recombinant DNA that is identical to human insulin; used to treat diabetics who are allergic to…

the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain

any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of a…

any of several hormones produced in the hypothalamus and carried by a vein to the anterior pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of a…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones

cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones

cell clusters in the pancreas that form the endocrine part of that organ; secrete insulin and other hormones

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

a mild form of diabetes mellitus in which there are no overt symptoms but there are abnormal responses to some diagnostic procedures

trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus

trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes

hormone secreted by the pineal gland

a synthetic form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives

a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that controls the degree of pigmentation in melanocytes

hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration

hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration

a hormone that is released by nerve impulses (e.g., norepinephrine or vasopressin)

the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

mild form of diabetes mellitus that develops gradually in adults; can be precipitated by obesity or severe stress or menopause or other factors;…

the most powerful female hormone that occurs naturally; synthesized and used to treat estrogen deficiency and breast cancer

a naturally occurring estrogenic hormone; a synthetic form is used to treat estrogen deficiency

a naturally occurring weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary; synthesized (trade name Estronol) and used to treat estrogen defi…

hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk

hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in…

hormone synthesized and released into the blood stream by the parathyroid glands; regulates phosphorus and calcium in the body and functions in…

the anterior part of the anterior pituitary

the anterior part of the anterior pituitary

a thin piece of tissue that has become part of the posterior pituitary

the posterior lobe of the pituitary body; primarily glandular in nature

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin

hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland (trade name Pitocin); stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk