Med Terms in the Endocrine System

Physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system

Normal thyroid gland activity

Pertaining to a gland

Excessive amounts of potassium in the blood

excessive secretion of thyroid hormone

Deficient secretion of the thyroid hormone

Hormone secreted by the beta cells in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas, regulates enery and glucose metabolism. Also used in management of diabetes

Gland located behind the thyroid gland.

Inflammation of the thymus gland

Inflammation of the thyroid gland

Condition caused by excess thyroid hormone, often due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland