| adrenalectomy | Surgical
removal of the adrenal glands.
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| adrenogenital syndrome | Group of symptoms associated with
changes in sexual characteristics as a result of
increased secretion of adrenal androgens.
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| exophthalmos | Abnormal
protrusion of the eyes.
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| hirsutism | Excess hair growth,
especially in women.
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| hypercalcemia | Excess blood
calcium.
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| hyperglycemia | Excess blood
glucose.
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| hypocalcemia | Deficient blood
calcium.
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| hypophysectomy | Surgical
removal of the pituitary gland.
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| parathyroidectomy | Surgical removal of the parathyroid glands.
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| pheochromocytoma | Type of
tumor found in the adrenal medulla and usually
accompanied by high blood pressure.
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| polyphagia | Excessive eating.
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| thymectomy | Surgical removal of
the thymus gland.
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| thyroidectomy | Surgical removal
of the thyroid gland.
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| thyroiditis | Inflammation of the
thyroid gland.
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