Endocrine System Crossword

abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face, caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.
a chemical compound with the molecular formula C9H9NO3 produced by the oxidation of adrenaline (epinephrine)
situated toward the front of the body
relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones or other products directly into the blood.
abnormally great thirst as a symptom of disease (such as diabetes) or psychological disturbance.
a benign outgrowth of cartilaginous tissue on a bone.
a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates. It is a polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis.
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
the treatment of disease by minute doses of natural substances that in a healthy person would produce symptoms of disease.
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official.
surgical removal of one or both testicles.
The surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the uterus.
reduced food intake
the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
a system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection