Acromegaly
... of a particular chemical from the pituitary
gland in the brain causes increased growth in bone and ... of growth hormone produced by the pituitary
gland . ACROMEGALY - A condition that results from ... in the anterior lobe of the pituitary
gland . Acromegaly Definition: Acromegaly is a ...
ACTH
... ( ACTH ). ACTH is produced in the pituitary
gland in response to the release of another hormone , ... hormone . Produced by the pituitary
gland , which stimulates the adrenal glands to ... stream that is being produced by an ad renal
gland tumor ( adenoma ). The adrenal glands ...
Acute
... production of cortisol by the ad renal
gland . A typical finding in Addison's disease . ... inflammation of the pancreas , the large
gland located behind the stomach and next to the ... . Adenoma A benign tumor made up of
gland ular tissue . For example, an adenoma of the ...
Acute pancreatitis
... inflammation of the pancreas , the large
gland located behind the stomach and next to the ... from disease infection of the salivary
gland s ( mumps or an obstruction) intestinal ... fibrosis cause the destruction of functioning
gland ular tissue in the pancreas . Chronic ...
Adenitis
... of the apocrine glands , a type of sweat
gland found on certain parts of the body. Lymph ... is an inflammation of the tear-producing
gland (lacrimal
gland ). Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors ... ...
Adenoma
... ADENOMA - A nonmalignant tumor of
gland ular tissue . [ Med Help International ] [ ... very slowly and do not spread from the pituitary
gland to other parts of the body. villous adenoma ... eccoriate; eccrine; eccrine acrospiroma; eccrine
gland ; eccrine poroma; eccrine spir adenoma ; ... ...
Adenocarcinoma
... : Nearly all breast cancer s start in
gland ular tissue (such as in ducts or lobules of the ... carcinoma s. Adenocarcinoma starts in
gland ular cells in the lining of the small intestine ... Adenocarcinoma A malignant tumor arising from
gland ular tissue . Basal cell carcinoma The most ...
Adrenal glands
... Glands image (hon.nucleusinc.com) Ad renal
gland Adrenals, Suprad renal
gland The ad renal
gland sits directly on top of the kidney s and ...
Adrenaline
... by the medulla (inside) of the ad renal
gland , adrenaline (the official name in the British ... An hormone released by the ad renal
gland , which is the drug of choice for the ... is caused by tumor s in the ad renal
gland or thyroid. Ad renal tumor s that produce ...
ALT
... such as the gastrointestinal tract, salivary
gland s, lungs , and the thyroid
gland . A test that measures the amount of ALT in ... Primary non-M ALT lymphoma s of the salivary
gland s may also occur and appear to have a prognosis ...
Anterior
... produces hormone s that affect the thyroid
gland , ad renal cortex, ovaries, testes , and the breasts (in women). This
gland reaches its maximum size in middle age and then ... in the anterior portion of the pituitary
gland by somatotrophs under the control of hormonal ...
Areola
... Abscess - areola r
gland ; Areola r
gland abscess Treatment : Subareolar abscess es ... ( Anorectal Abscess ) Abscess - Areola r
gland (Subareolar Abscess ) Abscess - Bartholin's ...
Autoimmune disease
... degenerative autoimmune disease of the thyroid
gland that ultimately results in a marked reduction in ... a product normally produced by the ad renal
gland . Has broad immunosuppressive effects and is ... In the case of Grave's disease , the thyroid
gland produces too much thyroid hormone , which leads ...
Benign
... Part of Aging It is common for the prostate
gland to become enlarged as a man ages. Doctors call ... the name given to enlargement of the prostate
gland . The condition is not cancer ous and it isn't ... ) BPH is a condition in which the prostate
gland gradually enlarges. It occurs to some degree in ...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
... in which the normal elements of the prostate
gland grow in size and number. Prostate Health ... the name given to enlargement of the prostate
gland . The condition is not cancer ous and it isn't ... Part of Aging It is common for the prostate
gland to become enlarged as a man ages. Doctors call ...
Bph
... a non- cancer ous enlargement of the prostate
gland , commonly found in men over the age of 50. ... surgical intervention. BPH : The prostate
gland commonly becomes enlarged as a man ages. This ... BPH is a condition in which the prostate
gland gradually enlarges. It occurs to some degree in ...
Carcinoma
... that occurs in the thyroid, a butterfly-shaped
gland that is located in the neck, just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid
gland makes and stores hormone s that regulate growth ... normal tissue s. Carcinoma of the thyroid
gland is an uncommon cancer but is the most common ...
Chalazion
... by a buildup of secretions in the meibomian
gland that form a cyst . Chalazion s occur most ... the eyelid, caused by a blockage of a tiny oil
gland in the eyelid. Pictures & Images Eye ... ... the eyelid caused by inflammation of an oil
gland . A chalazion differs from a sty in that it ...
Cortisol
... - A hormone which produced by the ad renal
gland (cortex) to control blood sugar . The ... , the hormone that controls the ad renal
gland , by the pituitary
gland , which stimulates the adrenal glands to ...
Craniopharyngioma
... tissue that forms part of the pituitary
gland . A craniopharyngioma is a tumor that develops in the region of the pituitary
gland (the main endocrine
gland , which is responsible for producing hormone s ...
Duct
... Atresia ... CAUSES"The duct of an oil
gland becomes plugged with partly dried oil mixed ... nodule with an opening to the submandibular
gland (Wharton duct ). The submandibular
gland can be milked to see a less clear but not milky ...
Endocrine
... Participants ... 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 ... Pelvic Problems ... THYROID: An endocrine
gland that produces hormone s, including thyroxine ...
Endocrine System
... release them into the blood stream. The thyroid
gland is part of the endocrine system . Hypothalamus ... disorders; endocrine exophthalmos; endocrine
gland ; endocrine
gland neoplasm s; endocrine glands ; endocrine ...
Endocrine glands
... disorders; endocrine exophthalmos; endocrine
gland ; endocrine
gland neoplasm s; endocrine glands ; ... A family ... of the endocrine glands , including the thyroid
gland . Age. Thyroid nodules that develop in people ...
Epstein
... a small percentage develop mononucleosis .
gland ular fever is caused by the Epstein -Barr virus
gland ular fever is caused by the Epstein -Barr ... of cell in the body: those in the salivary
gland s and white blood cells known as B lymphocyte ...
Fibromyalgia
... s Graves' disease , which affects the thyroid
gland Hashimoto's thyroiditis , which is a chronic inflammation of the thyroid
gland ... Fibromyalgia First aid kit First ... treatment of dry mouth and decreased salivary
gland function associated with Sjgren syndrome , in ...
FSH
... in your blood . This hormone is produced by a
gland in your brain. In women FSH stimulates the ... dominant manner. It causes the pituitary
gland to release more FSH and LH, which stimulate ... normally produced in the brain by the pituitary
gland , may stimulate the underdeveloped ova to mature ...
Gland
...
gland ular fever :
gland ular fever is infectious mononucleosis . " ... caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
gland - Any organ or tissue which selectively ...
Glands
... in the posterior surface of the thyroid
gland . They secrete the hormone parat hormone . [ ... in response to stimulation. Salivary
gland s are located in and around your mouth and throat. Salivary
gland s make saliva , which aids in digestion , ...
Gonad
... hyperplasia . In puberty , the pituitary
gland increases its production of gonad otropins, ... hormone -releasing hormone ) on the pituitary
gland , ... Gonad otropin-releasing hormone ... Treatment with clomiphene induces the pituitary
gland to produce more FSH , which in turn stimulates ...
Goiter
... be treated with radioactive iodine to shrink the
gland or with surgical removal of part or all of the
gland (thyroidectomy). Goiter is an enlargement of your thyroid
gland . The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped ...
Growth hormone
... of growth hormone produced by the pituitary
gland to stimulate the body to grow. Growth hormone ... which is released from the anterior pituitary
gland . Growth hormone stimulates growth in children ... Growth hormone does what it says The pituitary
gland is responsible for producing many different ...
Hormone
... which is released from the anterior pituitary
gland . Growth hormone stimulates growth in ... Growth hormone s are produced by the pituitary
gland , which is attached to the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that affects the pituitary
gland ) located at the base of the brain. Growth ...
Hyperaldosteronism
... from the outer portion (cortex) of the ad renal
gland or a tumor containing that type of tissue . ... " as with a tumor of the ad renal
gland ; "Pseudo hyperaldosteronism " as in Liddle's ... ( hyperaldosteronism ) by the ad renal
gland Excessive use of laxatives Eating disorders ...
Hyperplasia
... in which the normal elements of the prostate
gland grow in size and number. Benign prostatic ... the name given to enlargement of the prostate
gland . The condition is not cancer ous and it isn't ... Part of Aging It is common for the prostate
gland to become enlarged as a man ages. Doctors call ...
Hyperthyroid
... ism means overactivity of the thyroid
gland , resulting in too much thyroid hormone in the ... Hyperthyroid ism is overactivity of the thyroid
gland . This means the
gland makes too much thyroid hormone . Too much ...
Hyperthyroidism
... means overactivity of the thyroid
gland , resulting in too much thyroid hormone in the ... Hyperthyroidism is overactivity of the thyroid
gland . This means the
gland makes too much thyroid hormone . Too much ...
Hypoparathyroidism
... due to lack of secretion of the para thyroid
gland . hypopituitarism ... Cure of ... can be caused by an underactive para thyroid
gland ( hypoparathyroidism ), problems that prevent ... glands during surgery on the thyroid
gland . Sometimes, however, it develops because of an ...
Hypopituitarism
... , also called an underactive pituitary
gland , is a condition that affects the anterior (front) lobe of the pituitary
gland - usually resulting in a partial or complete ... may be caused by tumor s of the pituitary
gland or hypothalamus , head trauma , brain tumor , ...
Hypothalamus
... regulation and control of the pituitary
gland . hypothermia ... Hypothalamus The part of ... urine . Melatonin is secreted by the pineal
gland , which is in turn controlled by an area (the ... the brain's hypothalamus and in the pituitary
gland below the brain. Production of thyroid ...