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Endocrinologist
Physician specializing in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the endocrine system
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Euthyroid
Normal thyroid gland activity
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Glandular
Pertaining to a gland
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Hyperkalemia
Excessive amounts of potassium in the blood
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Hyperthyroidism
excessive secretion of thyroid hormone
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Hypothyroidism
Deficient secretion of the thyroid hormone
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Insulin
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
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Parathyroid
Gland located behind the thyroid gland.
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Thymitis
Inflammation of the thymus gland
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Thyroiditis
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
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Thyrotoxicosis
Condition caused by excess thyroid hormone, often due to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland
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