Endocrine System Vocabulary
ache
n.疼痛
例句：Some symptoms of hypothyroidism include, but are not limited to, cold intolerance, body aches, coarse hair, and decreased concentration.
adam’s apple
n.喉结
例句：A thyroid nodule is an abnormal growth that forms a lump in the thyroid gland, which is located below the Adam’s apple in the front of the neck.
addison’s disease
n.阿狄森氏病
例句：Also called adrenal insufficiency or hypocortisolism, Addison's disease occurs in all age groups and affects both sexes.
agitation
n.激动，不安
appetite
n.食欲
例句：Because she complained of weight loss despite an increased appetite, frequent diarrhea, and feeling nervous, her doctor tested her for possible thyroid conditions.
benign
adj. 良性的
bowel movement
n.排便
cold intolerance
寒冷耐受不良
例句：Some symptoms of hypothyroidism include, but are not limited to, cold intolerance, body aches, coarse hair, and decreased concentration.
constipation
n.便秘
例句：Early signs of hypothyroidism are puffiness around the face, constant fatigue, and constipation.
coordination
n.协调功能
cushing’s disease
n.库欣病（柯兴病）
delirium
n.谵妄
例句：Some medical conditions and diseasescan cause a person to experience delirium and confusion.
diabetes
n.糖尿病
例句：People with type I diabetes are not able to produce insulin, whereas people with type II diabetes resist insulin and are not able to use it properly.
drowsy
adj.昏昏欲睡的
例句：Too little insulin can cause hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, and you might feel very thirsty, urinate a lot, and feel a little confused and drowsy.
enlarged
adj.增大的
例句：A person with leukemia will suffer swelling in the abdomen as a result of an enlarged spleen.
exhaustion
n.精疲力竭
gangrene
n．坏疽
例句：Gangrene can develop in people suffering from diabetes.
gland
n.腺
例句：A goiter, which is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, can be reduced in size with thyroid hormone.
glucose
n. 葡萄糖
例句：Diabetics should exercise to help them control their blood glucose, weight, and blood pressure.
goiter
n.甲状腺肿
例句：A goiter, which is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, can be reduced in size with thyroid hormone.
graves disease
n. 格雷夫斯病；弥漫性毒性甲状腺肿
例句：Graves disease is a form of hyperthyroidism that causes the patient to overproduce thyroid hormone and to have protruding eyes.
Hashimoto’s disease
n.桥本病
例句：A common thyroid disorder is Hashimoto’s disease, which is caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland and can lead to an underactive thyroid, stiffness, and problems with concentration.
heat intolerance
n.热耐受不良
例句：Cold intolerance and excessive sleepiness are experienced by some individuals with hypothyroidism, but some individuals with hyperthyroidism are not able to tolerate heat and experience excessive sweating and weight gain.
hormone
n.激素，荷尔蒙
例句：Thyroid hormones will help people with hypothyroidism restore their metabolism.
hypoglycemia
n.低血糖症
例句：Too much insulin can cause low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, and you might experience chills, dizziness,
hyperthyroidism
n.甲亢
例句：Graves disease is a form of hyperthyroidism that causes the patient to overproduce thyroid hormone and to have protruding eyes.
hypothyroidism
n.甲减
例句：Cold intolerance and excessive sleepiness are experienced by some individuals with hypothyroidism,
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