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Endocrinology Disorder Puzzle

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Causes temporary hyperthyroidism, usually followed by hypothyroidism.
Type 2 diabetes is often referred to as insulin ___________.
Opposite of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
A form of diabetes that results from insufficient production of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH), which helps the body conserve the right amount of water.
A condition of excessive calcium in the blood and when overactive, they cause bones to release too much calcium into the bloodstream resulting in a number of health problems and risks.
Diffuse toxic goiter is also called this disease.
Cystic ________: inherited disease characterized by an abnormality in the glands that produce sweat and mucus.
Surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
An enlargement of the thyroid gland, in the front of the neck and behind the trachea (wind pipe).
A type of iodine, a medication administered safely by mouth to stop the thyroid gland from making too much thyroid hormone.
Types of tumors — usually benign (noncancerous), these tumors may affect glands throughout the body and may cause vision problems by pressing against the optic nerves.
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The most commonly prescribed synthetic thyroid replacement.
A rare inflammation of the lymph nodes and other tissues throughout the body.
A rare complication of hypothyroidism characterized by dry, thickened skin, coarse facial features, mental impairment, cold intolerance, decreased heart rate, and, possibly, coma.
A disease also known as adrenal insufficiency, occurs when adrenal glands are damaged and cannot produce enough of the hormone cortisone and often the hormone aldosterone.
A severe dehydration due to untreated or undertreated diabetes, which can result in loss of consciousness or brain damage.
A form of thyroiditis — the most common form of thyroid inflammation and the most common reason people develop hypothyroidism.
An adrenal gland tumor that secretes too much epinephrine
A disease characterized by periodic episodes of inflammation of and damage to the joints, tendons and other connective tissues as well as organs including the heart, lungs, blood vessels, brain, kidneys and skin.
High blood sugar, and sometimes a sign that diabetes is not well-controlled.
This syndrome produces excessive amounts of corticosteroids, a hormone, in the body.
The form of "sugar" diabetes.
Type one diabetes is referred to as Insulin __________.
Excessive growth due to overproduction of growth hormone by the pituitary gland.