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MedSurg Chapter 50
Term | Definition |
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Endogenous | Having an internal cause or origin. |
Exogenous | Relating to or developing from external factors. |
Glycosuria | The presence of reducing sugar in the urine. |
Hyperglycemia | High blood glucose. |
Ketoacidosis | A serious complication where the body produces excess blood acids. |
Ketone bodies | Produced by the liver and used peripheral as an energy source when glucose is not readily available. |
Lipoatrophy | Selective loss of subcutaneous fat without exudative reaction or fibrosis. |
Lipohypertrophy | Lump of fatty tissue under your skin caused by repeated injections in the same place. |
Macrovascular | A disease of any large blood vessel in the body |
Microvascular | Relating to the smallest blood vessels. |
Nephropathy | The deterioration of kidney function. |
Neuropathy | Disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves. |
Polydipsia | Abnormally great thirst as a symptom of disease or psychological disturbance. |
Polyphagia | Excessive eating from excess hunger or increased appetite. |
Polyuria | Passing abnormally large amounts of urine. |
Retinopathy | Disease of the retina which results in impairment or loss of vision. |