Endocrine system plan terms

Question 1

removal of a gland

Answer 1

adenectomy

Question 2

removal of the adrenal gland

Answer 2

adrenalectomy

Question 3

removal of the pituitary gland

Answer 3

hypophysectomy

Question 4

removal of the pancreas

Answer 4

pancreatectomy

Question 5

removal of the parathyroid

Answer 5

parathyroidectomy

Question 6

removal of the thymus

Answer 6

thymectomy

Question 7

tests performed to evaluate the function of the thyroid

Answer 7

thyroid function tests

Question 8

removal of the thyroid

Answer 8

thyroidectomy

Question 9

incision into the thyroid

Answer 9

thyroidotomy

Question 10

substance poisonous to the thyroid gland

Answer 10

thyroidotoxin