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Parathyroid
any one of four endocrine glands situated above or within the thyroid gland
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enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by o…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria; "when doctors say ‘diabetes’ they usual…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.diabetes caused by a relative or absolute deficiency of insulin and characterized by polyuria; "when doctors say ‘diabetes’ they usual…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.a general term for female steroid sex hormones that are secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.a hormone secreted by the pancreas; stimulates increases in blood sugar levels in the blood (thus opposing the action of insulin)
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.abnormally high blood sugar usually associated with diabetes
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive product…
Used in the same subject area: Medicine and healthcare, Endocrinology.abnormally low blood sugar usually resulting from excessive insulin or a poor diet
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Combining forms of the Greek word for gland; -- used in words relating to the structure, diseases, etc., of the glands.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.Like a gland; full of glands; glandulous; adenous.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.either of a pair of complex endocrine glands situated near the kidney
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.A disease characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; -- called…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.the system of glands that produce endocrine secretions that help to control bodily metabolic activity
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.a small endocrine gland in the brain; situated beneath the back part of the corpus callosum; secretes melatonin
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.The superficial layer of cells lining the alimentary canal and all its appendages, all glands and their ducts, blood vessels and lymph…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.Consisting of four horses controlled by one person; as, a four-in-hand team; drawn by four horses driven by one person; as, a four-in-…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.An organ for secreting something to be used in, or eliminated from, the body; as, the sebaceous glands of the skin; the salivary gland…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.Containing or supporting glands; consisting of glands; pertaining to glands.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.Containing glands; consisting of glands; pertaining to glands; resembling glands.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.An enlargement of the thyroid gland, on the anterior part of the neck; bronchocele. It is frequently associated with cretinism, and is…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland; most common in middle-aged women
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.In the game of gleek, four cards of the same value, as four aces or four kings; hence, four of anything.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: four, endocrine, glands, situated, thyroid.
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