2.2.4 HBS

differential diagnosis

a list of potential diagnoses compiled early in the assessment of the patient

Addison's disease

occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormones cortisol or aldosterone

(myasthenia gravis) thymic hyperplasia

overdevelopment of the thymus

Grave's Disease/ hyperthyroidism

the excessive production of thyroid hormones

pineal and pituitary issues due to traumatic brain injury

damage to these glands will result in an inbalance of many hormones in the body including those that regulate sleep (melatonin)

hypoparathyroidism / hypocalcemia

deficient production of parathyroid hormone that can lead to a deficiency of calcium

acromegaly / pituitary tumor

abnormal enlargement of the extremities due to increased Growth Hormone

Hypopituitarism

state of deficient pituitary gland activity that results in shortness, and lack of metabolism

Seeding a plate (2.3 Worm Husbandry)

The act of adding and growing OP50 E. coli to an NGM plate to provide a fertile environment for C. elegans

Chunking a plate (2.3 Worm Husbandry)

The act of cutting out a small square of agar from a mature plate of worms and placing it upside down in the middle of a new plate without any pre-existing worms

Toxicology (2.3)

study of poisonous substances and their effects upon body parts

graduate student (2.3)

a student who is studying for a degree that is higher than the one received after four years of study at a college or university. They are part of a Master's or PhD program.