. 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.