Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Excessive hair on the face and body in adult women
A)acromegaly
B)Addison disease
C)cretinism
D)Cushing syndrome
E)diabetes insipidus
F)diabetes mellitus
G)exophthalmos
H)glucose tolerance test
I)goiter
J)hirsutism
K)ketoacidosis
L)myxedema
M)pheochromocytoma
N)radioimmunoassay
O)tetany
P)thyroid carcinoma
Q)thyroid scan
R)thyrotoxicosis

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Hirsutism refers to excessive hair growth on the face and body in adult women.

Answer: D
 Cushing syndrome is a disorder where the body is exposed to high levels of cortisol for an extended period of time, which can cause symptoms such as weight gain, muscle weakness, and excessive hair growth.

Answer: F
 Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the body is unable to properly regulate blood sugar levels, leading to symptoms such as increased thirst and urination, fatigue, and weight loss.

Answer: G
 Exophthalmos refers to bulging of the eyes and is often associated with hyperthyroidism.

Answer: H
 A glucose tolerance test is a diagnostic test used to determine how well the body is able to process glucose.

Answer: I
 Goiter is a condition where the thyroid gland becomes enlarged.

Answer: N
 Radioimmunoassay is a laboratory technique used to measure the concentration of a specific substance in the blood.

Answer: R
 Thyrotoxicosis is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone, leading to symptoms such as weight loss, increased appetite, and irritability.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings