Endocrine Terms Crossword

abnormal growth of the hands, feet, and face, caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.
relating to or denoting a pair of ductless glands situated above the kidneys. Each consists of a core region ( adrenal medulla ) secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine, and an outer region ( adrenal cortex ) secreting corticosteroids.
nearer the front, especially situated in the front of the body or nearer to the head.
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 rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, especially arthropods, providing both support and protection.
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 tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner, lawyer, or public official.
the planning or coordination of the elements of a situation to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
surgical incision into an ovary.
excessive hunger and abnormally large intake of solids by mouth
to its lexical sibling Homeostasis, which means 'same state'.
a system that converts acoustic vibrations to electrical signals in order to transmit sound, typically voices, over a distance using wire or radio.