Endocrine Disorders Crossword

a swelling of the neck resulting from an enlargement of the thyroid gland
a medical condition wherein too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, which can lead to lowered levels of potassium in the blood
a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period
a skeletal disorder that results from a lack of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate
a medical condition characterized by excessive levels of androgens (male sex hormones such as testosterone) in the female body and the associated effects of the elevated androgen levels.
caused by either excessive cortisol-like medication such as prednisone or a tumor that either produces or results in the production of excessive cortisol by the adrenal glands
rare disorder resulting from increased levels of growth hormone before the fusion of the growth plate which usually occurs at some point soon after puberty
hormonal disorder that results from too much growth hormone (GH) in the body
an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of blood sugar (glucose), your body's main energy source
a rare condition that occurs when your kidneys are not able to conserve water. It results in extreme thirst for water and frequent urination.
adrenal glands produce too little cortisol and often insufficient levels of aldosterone as well
caused by a lack of growth hormone, usually due to malfunction of the pituitary gland
a condition marked by intermittent muscular spasms, caused by malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium
a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth owing to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormone usually owing to maternal hypothyroidism
a dermatological change that can occur in hypothyroidism and some forms of hyperthyroidism.
a psychological condition that results in depression. It is normally provoked by seasonal change
characterized by abnormal hair growth on areas of skin that are not normally hairy
makes XY fetuses insensitive (unresponsive) to androgens (male hormones)