. Hyperthyroidism
is abnormally increased activity of the thyroid.
exophthalmos and a goiter
an enlarged thyroid gland that is usually evident as a pronounced swelling in the neck.
Diabetes insipidus i
s a disorder associated with a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Type 1 diabetes mellitus
is characterized by abrupt onset of symptoms and a dependence on insulin injections to sustain life.
type 2 diabetes mellitus
is usually characterized by a gradual onset; dietary control, sometimes combined with oral hypoglycemic medications, may be effective in regulating the disorder.
acromegaly
disorder in which there is abnormal enlargement of the extremities of the skeleton—nose, jaws, fingers, and toes—caused by hypersecretion of growth hormone after maturity.
adenoma
Tumor of a gland.
cretinism
condition caused by congenital deficiency of thyroid secretion and marked by arrested physical and mental development
dwarfism
Disease caused by hyposecretion of growth hormone during childhood; it causes a person to be much smaller than normal size
gigantism
condition in which a person reaches an abnormal stature; it results from hypersecretion of growth hormone during childhood.
hyperinsulinism
Excessive secretion of insulin by the pancreas, which causes hypoglycemia.
hyperparathyroidism
Increased activity of the parathyroid glands.
hypoglycemia
Abnormally low blood sugar.
hypoparathyroidism
Decreased activity of the parathyroid glands.
hypopituitarism
Diminished activity of the pituitary gland.
myxedema
condition resulting from hypofunction of the thyroid gland, characterized by a dry, waxy swelling of the skin.
thyrotoxicosis
Morbid condition caused by excessive thyroid secretion; also known as thyroid storm.
fantithyroid drugs
to block the production of thyroid hormones.