Question

enlarged thyroid
thyromegaly
removal of adrenal glands
adrenalectomy
mimics the function of the sympathetic nervous system
sympathomimetic
glandular tumor
adenoma
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matching 5 points
match each term with the definition.
overactivity of thyroid gland
excessive thirst
polydipsia
hirsutism
abnormal hair growth
polyuria
excessive urinary output
thyrotoxicosis

Explanation:

• Overactivity of thyroid gland: Thyrotoxicosis is a condition caused by excessive thyroid hormone levels, which is directly related to the overactivity of the thyroid gland.
• Excessive thirst: Polydipsia is defined as excessive thirst.
• Abnormal hair growth: Hirsutism refers to excessive and abnormal hair growth in women, usually in a male - pattern distribution.
• Excessive urinary output: Polyuria is the medical term for excessive urinary output.

Answer:

Overactivity of thyroid gland - Thyrotoxicosis
Excessive thirst - Polydipsia
Abnormal hair growth - Hirsutism
Excessive urinary output - Polyuria