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Med Term unit 3
Term | Definition |
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Endocrinology | The medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the endocrine system. |
Glands | An organ in the human or animal body which secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings. |
Hypothalamus | An area of the brain that produces hormones that control: Body temperature, Heart rate, Hunger, Mood. |
Pancreatitis | Inflammation of the pancreas. |
Glucosuria | The presence of glucose or reducing sugars in the urine. |
-emia | "Blood Condition" |
Anticoagulant | A substance that prevents or treats blood clots in the heart and blood vessels. |
Leukemia | A cancer that occurs when the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells at a rapid rate. |
Lymphoma | Cancer of the lymphatic system. |
Splenectomy | Surgical removal of the spleen. |
Normocyte | A red blood cell that is normal in size and in hemoglobin content. |
Cardiology | The study of the heart. |
Arteries | A blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to tissues and organs in the body. |
Veins | A blood vessel that carries blood to the heart from tissues and organs in the body. |
Capillaries | Smallest blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules and forming networks throughout the body. |
Phlebotomy | A surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid. |