Disorders Associated With Endocrine Dysfunction

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Vocabulary flashcards covering disorders associated with hypersecretion and hyposecretion of specific endocrine hormones.

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Gigantism

A condition occurring in children caused by the hypersecretion of growth hormone.

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Acromegaly

A condition occurring in adults caused by the hypersecretion of growth hormone.

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Syndrome of inappropriate ADH (SIADH)

A disorder caused by the hypersecretion of antidiuretic hormone.

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Diabetes insipidus

A disorder caused by the hyposecretion of antidiuretic hormone.

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Aldosteronism

A condition caused by the hypersecretion of aldosterone.

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Addison disease

A disorder caused by the hyposecretion of aldosterone or cortisol.

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Cushing syndrome

A disorder caused by the hypersecretion of cortisol.

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Graves disease

A disorder caused by the hypersecretion of thyroid hormone, also associated with thyrotoxicosis.

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Tetany

A condition involving muscle spasms that is caused by the hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone.