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Med109
Endocrine and Reproductive System
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06/25/2025
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Term
eu-
 Definition
good, normal
Term
hyper-
 Definition
above, excessive
Term
hypo-
 Definition
below, under, deficient
Term
oxy-
 Definition
rapid, sharp, acid
Term
pan-
 Definition
all, total
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para-
 Definition
around, beside, beyond, abnormal
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poly-
 Definition
many or much
Term
syn-
 Definition
joined, together
Term
tetr-
 Definition
four
Term
tri-
 Definition
three
Term
-drome
 Definition
run, running together
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
excision, cut out
Term
-emia
 Definition
condition of the blood
Term
-ism
 Definition
state of
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-itis
 Definition
inflammation
Term
-logist
 Definition
specialist who studies and treats
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-logy
 Definition
study of
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-megaly
 Definition
enlarged, enlargement
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-oid
 Definition
resembling
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-oma
 Definition
tumor
Term
-pathy
 Definition
disease
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-plasia
 Definition
condition of, formation, development, growth
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-tomy
 Definition
incision, cut into
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aden/o
 Definition
gland
Term
adren/o, adrenal/o
 Definition
adrenal glands
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calc/i
 Definition
calcium
Term
cortic/o
 Definition
cortex, outer layer of a body organ
Term
dips/o
 Definition
thirst
Term
endocrin/o
 Definition
endocrine
Term
glyc/o
 Definition
sugar
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home/o
 Definition
sameness
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kal/i
 Definition
potassium
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myx/o
 Definition
mucus
Term
natr/o
 Definition
sodium
Term
parathyroid/o
 Definition
Parathyroid gland
Term
pituitar/o
 Definition
Pituitary gland
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somat/o
 Definition
Body
Term
thyr/o, thyroid/o
 Definition
Thyroid gland
Term
ALD
 Definition
Aldosterone
Term
ACTH 
 Definition
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
Term
ADH 
 Definition
Antidiuretic Hormone
Term
DKA 
 Definition
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Term
DM 
 Definition
Diabetes Mellitus
Term
EPI, Epi
 Definition
Epinephrine
Term
FBS 
 Definition
Fasting Blood Sugar
Term
FSH 
 Definition
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
Term
GD 
 Definition
 Graves’ Disease
Term
HGH 
 Definition
Human Growth Hormone
Term
LADA 
 Definition

 

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
Term
OGTT 
 Definition
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Term
RAI 
 Definition
Radioactive Iodine Treatment
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TSH 
 Definition
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Term
Addison's Disease
 Definition
A condition caused by adrenal insufficiency, leading to reduced production of cortisol and aldosterone. Symptoms include fatigue, hyperpigmentation, low blood pressure, and weight loss.
Term

 

Cushing's Syndrome

 Definition

A disorder caused by excessive cortisol levels, often due to a pituitary adenoma or long-term corticosteroid use. Symptoms include moon face, central obesity, purple striae, and hypertension.

 
Term

 

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

 Definition

An autoimmune disorder leading to hypothyroidism due to chronic inflammation of the thyroid gland. Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and dry skin.

 
Term

 

Islets of Langerhans

 Definition

Clusters of endocrine cells in the pancreas that secrete insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin. Dysfunction can lead to diabetes mellitus or other metabolic disorders.
Term
a-
 Definition
Absence of, without
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an-
 Definition
Absence of, without
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dys-
 Definition
Painful, difficult
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endo-
 Definition
Within
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epi-
 Definition
above
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hyper-
 Definition
Above, excessive
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hypo-
 Definition
below
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oligo-
 Definition
small amount
Term
par-
 Definition
near
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peri-
 Definition
surrounding
Term
trans-
 Definition
through, across, beyond
Term
-al
 Definition
Pertaining to
Term
-algia
 Definition
pain
Term
-ar
 Definition
Pertaining to
Term
-atresia
 Definition
Occlusion, closure
Term
-cision
 Definition
Process of cutting
Term
-cleisis
 Definition
Surgical closure
Term
-ectomy
 Definition
Excision or surgical removal
Term
-genesis
 Definition
Beginning, development, or production
Term
-gram
 Definition
record
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-graphy
 Definition
Process of recording
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-ia
 Definition
Diseased state, abnormal state, condition of
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-ic
 Definition
Pertaining to
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-ism
 Definition
State of, condition
Term
-itis
 Definition
Inflammation 
Term
-logy
 Definition
Study of
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-lysis
 Definition
Loosening, dissolution, separating
Term
-oma
 Definition
Tumor, mass
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-ous
 Definition
Pertaining to
Term
-pathy
 Definition
Disease 
Term
-pexy
 Definition
Surgical fixation, suspension
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-plasia
 Definition
Development, growth
Term
-plasty
 Definition
Surgical repair
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-rrhagia
 Definition
Rapid flow of blood
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-rrhaphy
 Definition
Suturing, repairing
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-rrhea
 Definition
Flow, discharge
Term
-stomy
 Definition
Creation of a new opening
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-tomy
 Definition
Cut into, incision
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andr/o
 Definition
male
Term
arche/o
 Definition
First, beginning
Term
balan/o
 Definition
Glans penis
Term
cervic/o
 Definition
Cervix 
Term
colp/o
 Definition
Vagina
Term
crypt/o
 Definition
Hidden 
Term
endometri/o
 Definition
Endometrium
Term
epididym/o
 Definition
Epididymis
Term
episi/o
 Definition
Vulva 
Term
gonad/o
 Definition
Gonad 
Term
gyn/o, gynec/o
 Definition
Woman 
Term
hemat/o
 Definition
Blood 
Term
hymen/o
 Definition
Hymen
Term
hyster/o
 Definition
Uterus 
Term
leuk/o
 Definition
White 
Term
mamm/o, mast/o
 Definition
Breast
Term
men/o
 Definition
Menstruation 
Term
metr/i
 Definition
Uterus 
Term
oophor/o
 Definition
Ovary 
Term
orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o
 Definition
Testis, testicle
Term
pelv/i
 Definition
Pelvis, pelvic bones, pelvic cavity
Term
pen/I, phall/o
 Definition
Penis 
Term
perine/o
 Definition
Perineum 
Term
posth/o, preputi/o
 Definition
Prepuce, foreskin
Term
prostat/o
 Definition
Prostate gland 
Term
salping/o
 Definition
Uterine tube, fallopian tube
Term
scrot/o
 Definition
Scrotum 
Term
son/o
 Definition
Sound waves
Term
sperm/o, spermat/o
 Definition
Sperm, spermatozoon
Term
test/o, testicular/o
 Definition
Testis, testicle
Term
trachel/o
 Definition
Cervix 
Term
urethr/o
 Definition
Urethra 
Term
vagin/o
 Definition
Vagina 
Term
vas/o
 Definition
Vas deferens, vessel, duct
Term
vesicul/o
 Definition
Seminal vesicle
Term
vulv/o
 Definition
Vulva 
Term
AMN
 Definition
Amniocentesis
Term
BV 
 Definition
Bacterial Vaginosis
Term
C-section
 Definition
Cesarean Section
Term
HRT 
 Definition
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Term
HPV
 Definition
Human Papillomaviruses
Term
HYS 
 Definition
Hysteroscopy
Term
IUD 
 Definition
Intrauterine Device
Term
NICU 
 Definition
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Term
PID 
 Definition
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Term
PMS 
 Definition
Premenstrual Syndrome
Term
STIs, STDs
 Definition
Sexually Transmitted Infections or Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Term

Bartholin's Glands

 Definition
Paired glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete mucus to lubricate the vulva. Infections of these glands can result in Bartholin's cysts or abscesses, causing pain and swelling in the vulvar region
Term

Cowper's Glands

 Definition

Also known as the bulbourethral glands, they are small glands in males that produce a pre-ejaculate fluid to neutralize acidity in the urethra. These glands play a role in enhancing sperm viability during ejaculation and reducing damage to sperm caused by residual urine.

 
Term

Hegar's Sign

 Definition

A clinical sign characterized by the softening of the lower uterine segment during early pregnancy. This is used as an early indicator of pregnancy during pelvic exams.
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