Endocrine System Common Abbreviations Flash Cards

Here is a set of common abbreviations related to the endocrine system. This system is one of those "mysterious" systems that people often find difficult to grasp as they learn about various hormones, glands, and their functions.

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Endocrine System Abbreviations

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DI

Diabetes Insipidus

LADA

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes

ADH

Antidiuretic Hormone

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

EPI, Epi

Epinephrine

FA

Fructosamine Test

HG

Hypoglycemia

LEP, LPT

Leptin

DM

Diabetes Mellitus

FBS

Fasting Blood Sugar

ALD

Aldosterone

GD

Graves' Disease

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Endocrine System Common Word Parts Flash Cards

Find flash cards related to the endocrine system here! These flash cards cover fifteen common word parts related to the endocrine system. Visit Student Survive 2 Thrive for many other student resources, such as flash cards, practice tests, and more.

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Endocrine System Common Word Parts Flash Cards

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Poly- definition

Med term for many

Glyc/o definition

Med term for glucose, sugar





Pancreat/o definition



Med term for pancreas

Adren/o definition

Med Term for adrenal glands

Thym/o definition

 

Med term for thymus gland

Pineal/o definition

Med term for pineal gland

Thyr/o and Thyroid/o definition

Med term for thyroid gland

Crin/o definition

Med term for secrete

-ism definition

Med term for condition or state of

Pituitar/o definition

Med term for pituitary gland

Gonad/o definition

Med term for gonad

Acr/o definition

Med term for extremities, hands & feet, top, extreme point

Parathyroid/o definition

Med term for parathyroid glands

-dipsia definition

Med term for thirst

Somat/o definition

Med term for body

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