Endocrine

Endocrine glands
Definition:
Endocrine glands produce hormones into the blood or lymph systems.
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Endocrine Diseases Definitions and Terms
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Endocrine Disorders
Too Much Hormone: Understanding Hyperthyroidism
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PITUITARY - The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. No larger than a pea, the gland controls many functions of the other endocrine glands.
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Endocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body.
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Endocrine glands
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) I is a hereditary disorder in which one or more of the following glands develop excess normal tissue (hyperplasia) or adenoma (tumor): the parathyroid, the pancreas, the pituitary, ...
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The Endocrine Follow-up office is notified when a baby's screen is abnormal for Congenital Hypothyroidism or Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, two disorders which need prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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Neuroendocrine cells have roles both in the endocrine system and the nervous system. They produce and secrete a variety of regulatory hormones, or neuropeptides, which include neurotransmitters and growth factors.
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MULTIPLE ENDOCRINE NEOPLASIA (MEN) II - This is a hereditary disorder in which two or more of the following glands: thyroid, adrenal, or parathyroid, develop overgrowth (hyperplasia) or malignant cells (cancer).
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Islet Cell Carcinoma (Endocrine Pancreas)
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Endocrine Abnormalities
Precocious Puberty -- When the signs of puberty (development of breasts, testes, pubic and underarm hair, body odor, menstrual bleeding, and increased growth rate) appear before the age of 8 years in a girl or 9 1/2 years in a ...
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Endocrine glands
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Stein-Leventhal syndrome
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Follicle development
Definition:
Stein-Leventhal syndrome is an accumulation of many incompletely developed follicles in the ovaries.
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Endocrine system
Your endocrine system consists of glands that produce hormones, which regulate processes throughout your body.
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Endocrine and renal ascites are rare disorders. Endocrine ascites, sometimes a symptom of an endocrine system disorder, also affects women who are taking fertility drugs. Renal ascites develops when blood levels of albumin dip below normal.
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Endocrine and hormone imbalances, such as:
diabetes, caused by abnormalities in the production or use of insulin in the body
hyperthyroidism, or a high level of thyroid hormones
hypothyroidism, or a low level of thyroid hormones ...
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endocrine glands
Glands that are ductless and release their secretions directly into the bloodstream.
endometriosis ...
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endocrine cancer
Cancer that occurs in endocrine tissue, the tissue in the body that secretes hormones.
endocrine pancreas cell ...
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The endocrine system is made up of organs and tissues that produce hormones. The hormones are natural chemicals produced in one location, secreted into the bloodstream, and then used by certain other "target" organs and system.
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Drug Allergy
Certain drugs can cause a severe allergic reaction, known as an anaphylatic reaction . First exposure to a drug does not cause this reaction but subsequent exposure may.
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11 - ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Adrenals Pancreas Thyroid
12 - LYMPHATICS Lymph System
13 - REPRODUCTIVE Breast Menstrual Problems Female Pelvic Problems Male Pelvic Problems ...
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THYROID: An endocrine gland that produces hormones, including thyroxine and triiodothyronine.
TINNITUS: Noises (eg, ringing, roaring, whistling) in the ears.
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Common disorders caused at least partly by psychological factors include childhood asthma, certain gastrointestinal problems, hypertension, endocrine disturbances, diabetes, and possibly even heart disease.
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Both of these nutrients affect the hormone-producing endocrine system. Calcium is strongly linked to PMS symptoms and relief.
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It is thought that the endocrine system switches off the reproductive system when the diet is nutritionally deficient.
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It is "compound" in the sense that it is composed of both exocrine and endocrine tissues. The exocrine function of the pancreas involves the synthesis and secretion of pancreatic juices.
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This program promotes research to reduce medical problems from bone, blood, nervous system, metabolic, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and endocrine abnormalities in end-stage kidney failure and to improve the effectiveness of dialysis and ...
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Several different conditions can cause hot flashes, including heart disease, medication side effects, endocrine disorders and cancer. But, by far the most frequent cause of hot flashes in women is, as you suggest, menopause.
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Embedded throughout the mass of exocrine tissue are the grape-like clusters of hundreds of thousands of endocrine cells, known as islets of Langerhans.
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These occur alone (inherited MTC) or as part of a familial cancer syndrome known as multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) type 2.
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In 90 per cent of cases there's no specific cause of high blood pressure but it can run in families. In around 10 per cent of cases, kidney disease, endocrine disease (for example, underactive thyroid), and drugs (such as the contraceptive pill), ...
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Chakra - A point of intersection of the main channels of energy flow in the body (Chakras regulate the functioning of the body and correspond to the major endocrine glands in the body.)
Guru - Teacher; spiritual preceptor ...
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well as the administration of the Northern Illinois Diabetes Coalition. Dr. Burkholder is board certified in Internal Medicine & Endocrinology & Metabolism, is a professional member of the American Diabetes Association and a member of the Endocrine ...
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