endocrine

Key Terms Related to the Endocrine System

  • Adeno

    • Definition: Pertaining to glands.

    • Adenoma

    • Definition: A tumor composed of glandular tissue.

  • Adreno/Adrenolo

    • Definition: Referring to the adrenal glands.

    • Adrenal

    • Definition: Pertaining to the adrenal glands.

    • Adrenalectomy

    • Definition: Surgical excision of one or both adrenal glands.

  • Calco

    • Definition: Refers to calcium.

    • Hypocalcemia

    • Definition: A deficiency of calcium in the blood.

  • Gluco/Glyco

    • Definition: Pertaining to sugar or sweetness.

    • Glucogenesis

    • Definition: The formation or production of glucose.

    • Hyperglycemia

    • Definition: An excessive presence of glucose in the blood.

  • Pancreato

    • Definition: Relates to the pancreas.

    • Pancreatitis

    • Definition: Inflammation of the pancreas.

  • Parathyroido

    • Definition: Refers to parathyroid glands.

    • Parathyroidectomy

    • Definition: Surgical excision of the parathyroid glands.

  • Pituitero

    • Definition: Pertaining to the pituitary gland.

    • Hypopituitarism

    • Definition: A condition characterized by insufficient levels of pituitary hormones in the body.

  • Thymo

    • Definition: Referring to the thymus gland.

    • Thymoma

    • Definition: A tumor of the thymus gland.

  • Thyro-/Thyroido

    • Definition: Pertaining to the thyroid gland.

    • Thyroomegaly

    • Definition: An enlargement of the thyroid gland.

    • Thyroidectomy

    • Definition: Surgical excision of the thyroid gland.

  • Toxico

    • Definition: Relating to poison.

    • Toxicologist

    • Definition: A specialist in the study of poisons or toxins.

  • Dipsia

    • Definition: Referring to thirst.

    • Polydipsia

    • Definition: Excessive thirst.

  • Trophy

    • Definition: Refers to development or nourishment.

    • Hypertrophy

    • Definition: An increase in the size of an organ.

Key Terms Related to the Nervous System

  • Cephalo

    • Definition: Pertaining to the head.

    • Hydrocephalus

    • Definition: A condition characterized by an enlarged cranium that surrounds the brain.

  • Cerebro

    • Definition: Related to the cerebrum.

    • Cerebrospinal

    • Definition: Pertaining to the brain and spinal cord.

  • Encephalo

    • Definition: Referring to the brain.

    • Encephalitis

    • Definition: Inflammation of brain tissue.

  • Glio

    • Definition: Pertaining to glue or neuroglial tissue (supportive tissue of the nervous system).

    • Glioma

    • Definition: A tumor composed of neuroglial tissue.

  • Meningo

    • Definition: Pertaining to the meninges, which are the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.

    • Meningocele

    • Definition: A sac-like protrusion of the meninges through the skull or vertebral column.

    • Meningioma

    • Definition: A tumor composed of the meninges.

  • Myelo-

    • Definition: Relates to bone marrow or spinal cord.

    • Myelalgia

    • Definition: Pain associated with the spinal cord or its membranes.

  • Neuro

    • Definition: Pertaining to nerves.

    • Neurolysis

    • Definition: The process of destroying a nerve.

Related Suffixes for the Nervous System

  • Paresis

    • Definition: Partial paralysis.

    • Hemiparesis

    • Definition: A paralysis affecting one half of the body (either the right or left side).

  • Phagia

    • Definition: Pertaining to speech.

    • Aphasia

    • Definition: The absence of speech.

  • Plegia

    • Definition: Referring to paralysis.

    • Quadriplegia

    • Definition: Paralysis affecting all four extremities.