Across
- 3. Abnormal enlargement of the thyroid, also called: enlarged thyroid.
- 4. Use of substances containing steroids to increase muscle mass.
- 5. a condition marked by intermittent muscular spasms, caused by malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium.
- 6. a condition of severely stunted physical and mental growth owing to untreated congenital deficiency of thyroid hormone
- 10. also: growth hormone deficiency; is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not make enough growth hormone.
- 11. called the complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, this is a genetic disorder that makes XY fetuses insensitive (unresponsive) to androgens (male hormones). Instead, they are born looking externally like normal girls.
- 12. growth hormone deficiency; a condition in which the pituitary gland does not make enough growth hormone.
- 14. a medical condition wherein too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, which can lead to lowered levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia) and increased hydrogen ion excretion (alkalosis).
- 16. in child, excessive growth hormone in childhood.
- 17. a disorder in which the adrenal glands don't produce enough hormones.
Down
- 1. A softening and weakening of bones in children; usually due to inadequate vitamin D.
- 2. mood disorder characterized by depression that occurs at the same time every year.
- 7. A disorder of salt and water metabolism marked by intense thirst and heavy urination.
- 8. longstanding low level of thyroid hormone in the blood.
- 9. low blood sugar.
- 13. an excess of androgens produced by the ovaries.
- 15. an abnormally high blood glucose (blood sugar) level; a hallmark sign of diabetes (both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes) and prediabetes.