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MedSurg Chapter 48
Term | Definition |
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Acromegaly | Abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. |
Addison's disease | Progressive anemia, low BP, weakness, and discoloration of the skin- caused by inadequate secretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex. |
Cushing's disease | Too much cortisol in the body. |
Cushing syndrome | Caused by excessive production or administration of glucocorticoid hormones. |
Diabetes Insipidus | Secretion of or response to the pituitary hormone vasopressin is impaired. |
Gigantism | Too much growth hormone, causing your bones to continue to grow. |
Hypophysectomy | Surgical removal of the pituitary gland. |
STADH | Water imbalance related to an increase in ADH synthesis, ADH secretion, or both. |