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Discussion 3
Medical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hypogonadism | HAI-poh-GOH-nad-izm little/NO hormone is produced by the sex glands |
| Hemophilia | HEE-moh-FEE-lee-ah where the blood will not clot, which results in excessive bleeding |
| Adenalgia | AD-en-AL-jah pain in the gland |
| Polyuria | PAW-lee-yoo-ree-ah excessive production of urine |
| Pericardium | PER-ee-KAR-dee-um lines the outside portion of the heart |
| Acromegaly | AK-roh-MEH-gan-lee abnormal enlargement of the extremities |
| Lymphadenopathy | LIM-fad-EH-naw-PAH-thee any disease of the lymph node |
| Pectoralgia | PEK-tor-AL-jah pain in the chest |
| Hypoglycemic | HAI-poh-glai-SEE-mik low blood sugar |
| Adrenalitis | AD-ree-nah-LAI-tis inflammation of the adrenal |
| Hemorrhage | HIM-or-rij large amount of blood loss |
| Arrythmia | ay-RITH-mee-ah irregular heartbeat |
| Venospasm | VEE-noh-SPAZ-um involuntary contraction of a vein |
| Cardiomypathy | KAR-dee-oh-mai-AW-pah-thee disease in the heart muscle |
| Menarche | MEN-ar-kee first menstruation |