Disorders of the Endocrine System Crossword

a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland.
is a disorder in which the adrenal gland releases too much of the hormone aldosterone into the blood.
an excess of glucose in the bloodstream, often associated with diabetes mellitus.
an abnormally high concentration of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in weakening of the bones through loss of calcium.
premature sexual development
Cushing's Disease
causes bones and muscles to grow
abnormally large stature, relatively normal body proportions.
Graves’disease, exophthalmos.
deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream.
Causes kidneys to reabsorb water into the blood, which decreases blood osmolarity.
adrenal insufficiency, addison's disease.
Pituitary Dwarfism.
abnoral muscle contractions.
is a congenital condition associated with severe hypothyroidism.
swelling related to mucoid build up.( is the most severe form of hypothyroidism.
depression associated with late autumn and winter and thought to be caused by a lack of light.
abnormal growth of hair on a person's face and body, especially on a woman.
this is a genetic disorder that makes XY fetuses insensitive (unresponsive) to androgens (male hormones).