Community Medicine / Medical Terminology
Community Medicine / Medical Terminology
Community Medicine / Medical Terminology
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<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Medicine</strong> / <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Terminology</strong>Salwa Sh. Abdul-Wahid Lecture Number 20Endocrine DisordersOrigin of the termsAd (L)- near toward, in addition toAden, adeno- (G)- near kidneyCrinin (G)- substance that generate glandular secretion.Endm endo- (G)- withinExo(G)- outsideHormone-(G)-to exiteLacto-(L)- milkPituita –(L)- phlegnThalamus (G)- inner chamberThyro –(G)- sheildm thyroidToco-(G)- childbirth, laborTropho-(G)- nourishmentAnatomic terms :Endocrine gland – ductless gland producing internalsecretion that are absorbed directly into the bloodstream and influence various body functions.Hormone – substance secreted by a cell that has an effect onthe function of another cells.36
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