11/14/11 (MA) Medical Terminology - Pg. 444

means enlargement of the extremities.

is the anterior lobe the pituitary gland, composed of glandular tissue.

means excision of an adrenal gland.

is a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla that cause some of the physiological expressions of fear & anxiety; epinephrine.

refers to partial paralysis and lack of muscular coordination cause by damage to the cerebrum before or during the birth process.

refers to the act of swallowing.

is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by hyper gycemia; occurs in two forms.

means production or formation of sugar.

is a chemical substance produced by specialized cells of the body and released slowly into the bloodstream.

refers to excessive amounts of calcium in the blood.

means increase of blood glucose, as in diabetes.

is a pancreatic hormone that decreases blood in glucose level.

is yellowish of the skin & eyes.

refers to protrusion of the membranes of the brain or spinal cord through a defect in the skull or spinal column.

refers to spread of a malignant tumor beyond its primary site to a secondary organ or location.

is the posterior lobe of the pituitary, compose primary, of nerve tissue.

means softening of the nerve tissue.

is a calculus or stone in the pancreas.

means destruction of the pancreatic tissue due to a pathological condition.

means disease of the pancreas.

refers to excessive thirst.

refers to excessive consumption of food.

refers to the act of itching.

is a toxic condition due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland; exophthalmic goiter.

is an illusion of movement.