Chapter Fourteen– Word List for Audio Recording

Flashcards for Chapter Fourteen vocabulary terms related to audio recording and their definitions.

Hypercalcemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood.

Exocrine

Referring to glands that secrete substances through ducts to the outside of the body.

Endocrine

Referring to glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

Polydipsia

Excessive thirst or increased fluid intake.

Androgen

A male sex hormone, such as testosterone.

Hyponatremia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of sodium in the blood.

Hirsutism

Excessive hair growth in areas where men typically grow hair.

Kalemia

Referring to the level of potassium in the blood.

Hypoglycemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.

Acromegaly

A disorder caused by excess growth hormone, leading to enlarged bones and tissues.

Diuresis

Increased production of urine.

Polyphagia

Excessive hunger or increased appetite.

Virilism

Development of male physical characteristics in females due to excess androgens.

Graves’ disease

An autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).

Fasting blood sugar

The level of glucose in the blood after fasting for a period of time.

Antidiuretics

Hormones that help regulate and balance the amount of water in the body.

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

A serious diabetes complication resulting from high blood sugar levels and ketones.

Goiter

Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Homeostasis

The body's ability to maintain stable internal conditions despite external changes.

Thyromegaly

Enlargement of the thyroid gland.