Medical Terminology - Endocrinology

Located at the base of the brain, small pea-shaped gland attached to the hypothalamus. Referred to as the master gland of the endocrine system. Produces Adrenocorticotropic, gonadotropic, growth, thyroid-stimulating, Prolactin, Antidiuretic, and Oxytocin hormones.

H-shaped organ comprising two lobes that lie on either side of the trachea, connected by a strip of tissue called isthmus. Largest gland of the endocrine system, positioned just below the larynx. Produces three hormones. Produces triiodothyronine, thyroxing, and calcitonin hormones.

Four glands: a superior pair and an inferior pair, which are attached to each lateral thyroid lobe. Produces parathormone hormone.

Attached to the upper portion of each kidney. Suprarenal refers to the location (above=supra). Each is structurally and functionally differentiated into an outer region, the adrenal cortex, and an inner region, the adrenal medulla. Produces sex, mineralocorticoids, and glucocorticoids hormones.

Located posterior to the stomach, between the spleen and duodenum. Functions as endo and exocrine gland. Produce two hormones: glucagon and insulin.

Almond shaped glands located in the pelvic cavity of a female, one on each side of the uterus. Produce the ovum.

Two oval glands in a male that lie in the scrotum. Produce spermatozoa.

Positioned in front of the aorta and behing the sternum. It comprises lymphatic tissue and serves as the site of production of a hormone called thymosin.

Adrenal glands, any disease of the adrenal glands.

Adrenal glands, surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.

Sugar, sweetness, formation of glucose.

Sugar, sweetness. urinary excretion of glucose.

Pancreas, pancreatic tumor.

Thyroid gland, enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Thyroid gland, surgical removal of the thyroid gland.