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exophthalmos/exophthalmus
protrustion of one or both eyeballs, often because of thyroid dysfunction or a tumor behind the eyeball
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glucosuria/glycosuria
glucose (sugar) in the urine
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hirsutism
shaggy; an excessive growth of hair especially in unusual places
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hypercalcemia
an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood
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hypocalcemia
an abnormally low level of calcium in the blood
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hyperglycemia
high blood sugar
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hypoglycemia
low blood sugar
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hyperkalemia
an abnormally high level of potassium in the blood
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hypokalemia
deficient level of potassium in the blood
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hypernatremia
excessive level of sodium ions in the blood
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hyponatermia
low level of sodium ions in the blood
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hypersecretion
abnormally increased secretion
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hyposecretion
decreased secretion
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ketosis/ketoacidosis/diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
presence of an abnormal amount of ketone bodies in the blood and urine indicating an abnormal utilization of carbohydrates as seen in uncontrolled diabetes and starvation
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metabolism
all chemical processes in the body that result in growth, generation of energy, elimination of waste, and other body functions
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polydipsia
excessive thirst
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polyuria
excessive urination
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