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Med Term unit 3

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