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• Pituitary adenomas
  ...t the base of the brain. This gland is responsible for producing various [[hormones]] that regulate critical body functions. ...mas produce excess hormones, while non-functioning adenomas do not produce hormones.
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• Adrenocortical adenoma
  ...mones, such as [[cortisol]] or [[aldosterone]], leading to conditions such as [[Cushing's syndrome]] or [[Conn's syndrome]] respectively. ...on the other hand, can cause symptoms related to the excess production of hormones.
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• Endocrine-inactive tumor
  ...umor that is found in the endocrine tissue but does not produce additional hormones. Endocrine dormant tumors usually don't cause symptoms until they grow larg ...they grow large or spread to other parts of the body. Also known as a non-functioning tumor {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Endocrine disorders
  ...isorders can be due to the production of too much or too little of certain hormones. ...roid Disorders]]: Conditions that affect the thyroid gland, which produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolism.
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• Neurohormone
  ...a type of [[hormone]] that is produced and released by [[neurons]]. These hormones are then transported to the [[circulatory system]] from where they are carr ...include [[oxytocin]], [[vasopressin]], and the [[hypothalamic]] releasing hormones.
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• ACTH stimulation test
  ...H Stimulation Test''' (pronounced as A-C-T-H Stimulation Test), also known as the '''Cosyntropin Stimulation Test''', is a medical procedure used to asse ...ifferent intervals. The test is primarily used to diagnose conditions such as [[Addison's disease]] and [[adrenal insufficiency]].
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• Iodized salt
  ...n stage, where a small amount of potassium iodate is sprayed onto the salt as it passes through a rotating drum. The iodate adheres to the salt crystals ...metabolism and many other important functions. The body also needs thyroid hormones for proper bone and brain development during pregnancy and infancy.
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• Blood proteins
  ...ding transport of lipids, hormones, vitamins, and minerals in activity and functioning of the immune system. ...sible for maintaining the osmotic pressure that helps transport molecules, hormones, drugs, and ions.
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• Hypothalamic dysfunction
  ...s a part of the brain, and "Dysfunction", which means abnormal or impaired functioning. ...he hormones it controls. This can lead to a wide range of health problems, as the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in many essential bodily functions, i
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• NEFERT
  ...h the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. * [[Endocrine System]]: The collection of glands that produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual f
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• Gonadotropin insensitivity
  ...icle-stimulating hormone|FSH]], collectively known as gonadotropins. These hormones are produced by the [[pituitary gland]] and are essential for normal sexual ...receptors from functioning properly, leading to a lack of response to the hormones.
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• Fundoscopy
  ...uh-ning TOO-mer) A tumor that resides in the endocrine tissue and produces hormones (chemicals that enter the bloodstream and control the actions of other cell ...the back of the eye. Fundoscopy can be used to look for eye problems such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, eye cancer, optic nerve problems, or eye in
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• Adrenal fatigue
  ...fəˈtiːɡ/) is a term applied to a collection of non-specific symptoms, such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances and digestive problems ...e term is derived from the [[Adrenal gland|adrenal glands]], which produce hormones that regulate a variety of bodily functions, and the word "fatigue", which
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• Blood protein
  ...transport of lipids, hormones, vitamins, and minerals in the activity and functioning of the immune system. ...are a group of proteins within the blood that serve various functions such as transport of lipids, clotting of blood, and fighting infections.
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• Under
  ...denote a condition or state that is less than normal or insufficient, such as undernutrition or underactive. ...ch has the same meaning. It is cognate with other Germanic languages, such as Dutch "onder" and German "unter".
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• Accessory gland
  ...vary Glands]], [[Liver]], and [[Pancreas]] are considered accessory glands as they produce enzymes and other substances that aid in digestion. In the reproductive system, accessory glands such as the [[Prostate Gland]], [[Seminal Vesicles]], and [[Bulbourethral Glands]]
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• Norethindrone acetate
  ...onal hormone with actions similar to those of progesterone but functioning as a more potent inhibitor of ovulation. It has weak estrogenic and androgenic ...eeding due to hormonal imbalance in the absence of organic pathology, such as fibroids or uterine cancer.
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• Flow
  In English, the word is pronounced as /floʊ/. ...ing the functioning of the human body. It is used in various contexts such as:
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• Male lactation
  ...a male's mammary glands, primarily occurring in certain circumstances such as hormonal treatments or physiological anomalies. The term is derived from th ...n males, high levels of prolactin can lead to lactation, a condition known as [[galactorrhea]].
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• Variability
  ...field, variability is often used to assess the health status of a patient, as a lack of variability can indicate a potential health issue. ...ation]]: The natural fluctuation over time of biological markers including hormones, enzymes, and other key health indicators.
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