Throtoxicosis Condition of increased secretion from the thyroid gland with symptoms such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, and exophthalmos antidiuretic Secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland causes water to be retained in the body. Increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts. Oxytocin Hormone that is secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Hyponatremia Blood condition deficiency of sodium Hypophysectomy Removal of the pituitary gland somatotropin Hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland stimulates growth of bones and tissues (GH) steroid An organic containing carbon compound with a ring structure, bile acids Vitamin D and certain hormones.

Hyperglycemia Blood condition of increased sugar Glycemic PT to sugar in the blood Glycogen An animal starch produced from sugar by the liver Homeostasis State of equilibrium constancy of the blood internal environment Hormonal Pertaining to the hormones Hypokalemia Low levels potassium in the blood Prolactin Hormones that is secreted by the anterior pituitary that promotes the growth of the breast tissue and stimulates milk production Myxedema Condition of mucous-like swelling of the face and soft tissue due to hyposecretion of the thyroid gland in adults. Endocrinologist Specialist in the DX and treatment of endocrine gland disorders Polydipsia Condition of excessive thirst Estrogenic PT to having properties that are similar to estrogen- Producing estrogen like effects Glucagon Hormones from the pancreas that causes sugar to be released into the bloodstream when blood sugar levels are low. Androgen Hormone producing or stimulating male characteristics Hypercalcemia Increased calcium in the blood Hypercalciuria High levels of calcium in the urine Hypocalcemia Decreased calcium in the blood Corticosteroid Any of the hormones that are produced by the adrenal cortex.

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