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Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes caused by a disorder of the pituitary gland due to a deficiency of the adrenocorticotropic hormone.
Blepharoplasty
surgical repair or plastic surgery of the eyelid.
Euthyroid
Normal thyroid function.
Thyroidectomy
Surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.
Virilism
Developement of masculine physical traits in a female.
Cretinism
congenital condition due to the lack of thyroid secretion.
Hormone
Chemical Substance that affects the function of a specific organ or body process.
Grave's disease
Hyperthyroidism characterized by excessive secretion of the thyroid and exophthamia.
Audiologist
Individual who specializes in evaluating hearing potential and loss.
Otitis Externa
Inflamation of the external ear; swimmers ear.
Serous otitis media
middle ear infection characterized by an accumulation of clear or sterile fluid.
Myringotomy
incision into the tympanic membrane.
Audiometry
process of measuring the sense of hearing.
Otology
Study of the ear.
Otorhinolaryngologist
Specialist in the study of ENT.
Cholesteatoma
Slow-growing cystic mass or tumor made up of epithelial cell debris and cholesterol.
Laryngectomy
Surgical removal of the larynx.
Suppuraative otitis media
Middle ear infection characterized by the presence of purulent discharge.
Endocrinologist
Specialist of the endocrine system.
Adrenalitis
Inflamation of the adrenal gland.
Addison's disease
Deficiency in the secreation of the adreanal cortex hormones.
Thyrotoxicosis
Toxic condition due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland.
Polydipsia
Excessive thirst
Laryngospasm
Involuntary contraction of the larynx.
Orthopenia
Ability to sleep only when upright or in the upright position.
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Q3 WK4 Medical Terms
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Q3 WK4 Medical Terms
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