Chapter 14, Learning Activity 14-3

Glycsuria

Abnormal presence of glucose in the urine

Addison disease

Caused by deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones

Exophthalmic goiter

Characterized by protrusion of the eyeballs, increased heart action, enlargement of the thyroid gland, weight loss, and nervousness

Thyroid storm

Crisis of uncontrolled hyperthyroidism

Hyponatremia

Decreased concentration of sodium in the blood

Hyperkalemia

Excessive amount of potassium in the blood

Hirsutism

Excessive growth of hair in unusual places

Acromegaly

Hypersecretion of GH that causes soft tissue and bones to grow larger than normal

Myxedema

Hypothyroidism acquired in adulthood

Cretinism

Hypothyroidism that appears as a congenital condition and is commonly associated with other endocrine abnormalities

Diuresis

Increased excretion of urine

Type 1 diabetes

Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, occurs most commonly in children and adolescents (juvenile onset)

Cushing syndrome

Metabolic disorder caused by hypersecretion of the adrenal cortex resulting in excessive production of glucocorticoids

Type 2 diabetes

Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; occurs later in life

Pheochromocytoma

Small chromaffin cell tumor, usually located in the adrenal medulla