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acid/o
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acid
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acr/o
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extremity, point
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aden/o
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gland
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andr/o
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man
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cortic/o
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cortex
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crin/o
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to secrete
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estr/o
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female
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ger/o
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old age
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gigant/o
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giant
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gluc/o
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sweet, sugar
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gonad/o
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seed
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hirsut/o
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hairy
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hydr/o
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water
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insulin/o
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insulin
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kal/i
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potassium (K)
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myx/o
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mucus
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nephr/o
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kidney
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nuer/o
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nerve
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ophthlam/o
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eye
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pancreat/o
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pancreas
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somat/o
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body
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test/o
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testicle
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thym/o
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thymus
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thyr/o(x)
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thyroid, shield
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toxic/o
poison
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trop/o
turning
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vas/o
vessel
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viril/o
masculine
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cortis
cortex
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dwarf
small
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esthes
sensation
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gester
to bear
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glandul
little acorn
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insul
insulin
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letharg
drowsiness
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log
study
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pine
pine cone
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pituitar
pituitary gland
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press
to press
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ster
solid
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acidosis
condition of excessive acidity of body fluids
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acromegaly
characterized by marked enlargement and elongation of the bones of the face, jaw, and extremities
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addisons disease
results from a deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones; also called adrenal insufficiency
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adenectomy
surgical excision of a gland
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adenoma
tumor of a gland
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adrenal
pertaining to the adrenal glands, triangular bodies that cover the superior surface of the kidneys; suprarenal glands
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adrenalectomy
surgical excision of an adrenal gland
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androgen
hormones that produce or stimulate the development of male characteristics (testosterone and androsterone)
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congenital hypothyroidism
a severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in newborns
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cortisone
glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex; used as an anti-inflammatory agent
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cushing disease
results from hypersecretion of cortisol. Prolonged administration of large doses of ACTH can cause cushing syndrome. a buffalo hump and a moon face are characteristic signs of this condition
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diabetes
general term used to describe diseases characterized by polyuria
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diabetes melitus
Group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin secretion, or both. There are three major types of diabetes mellitus: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, which occurs as a result of pregnancy.
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dwarfism
Condition of being abnormally small. It is a medical disorder characterized by an adult height less than 4 feet 10 inches (147 cm) and is usually classified as to the underlying condition that is the cause for the short stature. Dwarfism is not necessarily caused by any specific disease or disorder; it can simply be a naturally occurring consequence of a person’s genetic makeup.
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endocrinologist
physician who specializes in the study of the endocrine system
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endocrinology
study of the endocrine system
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epinephrine
hormone produced by the adrenal medulla; used as a vasoconstrictor and cardiac stimulant to relax bronchospasm and relieve allergic symptoms; also called adrenaline
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estrogen
Hormones produced by the ovaries, including estradiol, estrone, and estriol; female sex hormones important in the development of secondary sex characteristics and regulation of the menstrual cycle
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euthyroid
normal activity of the thyroid gland
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exocrine
pertains to a type of gland that secretes into ducts (duct glands)
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exophthalmic
Pertaining to an abnormal condition characterized by a marked protrusion of the eyeballs as often seen in exophthalmic goiter or exophthalmos seen in Graves disease.
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gigantism
Pathological condition of being abnormally large due to the overproduction of growth hormone (GH). In children, the condition is called gigantism. In adults, it is called acromegaly.
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glandular
pertaining to a gland
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glucocorticoid
general classification of the adrenal cortical hormones (cortisol/hydrocortisone and corticosterone)
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hirsutism
abnormal condition characterized by excessive growth of hair
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hydrocortisone
glucocorticoid (steroid) hormone produced by the adrenal cortex; used as an anti-inflammatory agent
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hypergonadism
condition of excessive secretion of the sex glands
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hyperinsullinism
condition of excessive amounts of insulin in the blood, causing low blood sugar
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hyperkalemia
condition of excessive amounts of potassium in the blood
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hyperthyroidism
Excessive secretion of thyroid hormone (TH), a condition that can affect many body systems.
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hypogonadism
condition caused by deficient internal secretion of the gonads
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hypoparathyroidism
deficient internal secretion of the parathyroid glands
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hypophysis
any undergrowth; also called the pituitary gland
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hypothyroidism
pathological condition in which the thyroid gland produces inadequate amounts of thyroid hormone. it can affect many body systems
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insulin
Hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreatic islets in the pancreas; acts to regulate the metabolism of glucose and the process necessary for the intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; used in the management of diabetes mellitus
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insulinogenic
formation or production of insulin
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iodine
trace mineral that aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland
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lethargic
pertaining to drowsiness; sluggish
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myxedema
condition of mucus swelling
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norepinephrine
hormone produced by the adrenal medulla; used as a vasoconstrictor of peripheral blood vessels in acute hypotensive states
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pancreatic
pertaining to the pancreas
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pineal
endocrine gland shaped like a small pine cone
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pituitarism
any condition of the pituitary gland
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pituitary
pertaining to the pituitary gland, the hypophysis
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prediabetes
Condition that occurs when a person’s blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
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progeria
pathological condition of premature oid age occurring in childhood
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progesterone
hormone produced by the corpus lute of the ovary, the adrenal cortex, or the placenta; released during the second half of the menstrual cycle
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simmonds disease
athological condition in which complete atrophy of the pituitary gland causes loss of function of the thyroid, adrenals, and gonads; panhypopituitarism
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somatotropin
growth-stimulating hormone produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland
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steroids
group of chemical substances that includes hormone, vitamins, sterols, cardiac glycosides, and certain drugs
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testosterone
hormone produced by the testes; male sex hormone important in the development of secondary sex characteristics and masculinization
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thymectomy
surgical excision of the thymus gland
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thymitis
inflammation of the thymus gland
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thyroid
endocrine gland located in the neck; shape resembles a shield
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thyroidectomy
surgical excision of the thyroid gland
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thyroiditis
inflammation of the thyroid gland
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thyrotoxicosis
poisonous condition of the thyroid gland; pathological condition caused by an acute oversecretion of thyroid hormones
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thyroxine
Hormone produced by the thyroid gland; important in growth and development and regulation of the body’s metabolic rate and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
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vasopressin
Hormone produced by the hypothalamus and stored in the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland; also called antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
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virilism
Pathological condition in which secondary male characteristics, such as growth of hair on face and/or body and deepening of the voice, are produced in a female, usually as the result of adrenal dysfunction or hormonal imbalance or taking medications (androgens)
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thyroid hormones
Increase metabolic rate, cardiac output, oxygen consumption, body temperature, respiratory rate, blood volume, and carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism; influence growth and development at cellular level. Thyroid hormones are used as supplements or replacement therapy in hypothyroidism, myxedema, and congenital hypothyroidism.
EXAMPLES: Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium), Cytomel (liothyronine sodium), and Thyrolar (liotrix)
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antithyroid hormones
Inhibit the synthesis of thyroid hormones by decreasing iodine use in manufacture of thyroglobin and iodothyronine; do not inactivate or inhibit thyroxine or triiodothyronine. They are used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
EXAMPLES: Tapazole (methimazole), potassium iodide solution, and propylthiouracil
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oral hypoglycemic agents
Stimulate insulin secretion from pancreatic cells in noninsulin-dependent diabetics with some pancreatic function. They are agents of the sulfonylurea class.
EXAMPLES: Glucotrol (glipizide), DiaBeta (glyburide), and Glucophage (metformin)
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hyperglycemic agents
Cause an increase in blood glucose of diabetic patients with severe hypoglycemia (insulin shock). In patients with mild hypoglycemia, the administration of an oral carbohydrate such as orange juice, candy, or a lump of sugar generally corrects the condition. For management of severe hypoglycemia, the following agents may be used.
EXAMPLES: Glucagon (an insulin antagonist) and Proglycem (diazoxide)
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17-KS
17-ketosteroids
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17-OHCS
17-hydroycorticosteroids
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ACTH
adrenocorticotropin hormone
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BG
blood glucose
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BMI
body mass index
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BMR
basal metabolic rate
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CRF
corticotropin-releasing factor
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DI
diabetes insipidus
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DM
diabetes mellitus
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FBG
fasting blood glucose
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FBS
fasting blood sugar
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FSH
follicle-stimulating hormone
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GH
growth hormone
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GHRF
growth hormone-releasing factor
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GnRF
gonadtropin-releasing factor
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GTT
glucose tolerance test
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IDDM
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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LH
luteinizing hormone
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LTH
lactogenic hormone
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MIF
melanocyte-stimulating hormone release-inhibiting factor
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MRF
melanocyte-stimulating hormone-releasing factor
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MSH
melanocyte-stimulating hormone
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NIDDM
non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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NPO
nothing by mouth
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PBI
protein-bound iodine
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PIF
prolactin release-inhibiting factor
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PRF
prolactin-releasing factor
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PRL
prolactin hormone
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PTH
parathyroid hormone
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RAIU
radioactive iodine uptake
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STH
somatotropin hormone
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T3
triiodothyronine
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T3U
triiodothyronine uptake
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T4
thyroxine
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TH
thyroid hormone
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TRH
thyrotropin-releasing hormone
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TSH
thyroid-stimulating hormone
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VP
vasopressin
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