Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Enlargement of the thyroid gland
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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Goiter refers to the enlargement of the thyroid gland.

Answer: G 
 Exophthalmos is a bulging of the eyes, often caused by hyperthyroidism.

Answer: H 
 A glucose tolerance test is a medical test used to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus or other glucose-related disorders.

Answer: L 
 Myxedema refers to a severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by swelling and thickening of the skin.

Answer: Q 
 A thyroid scan is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the thyroid gland and detect abnormalities like nodules, cysts, or tumors.

Answer: R 
 Thyrotoxicosis refers to a condition of excess thyroid hormone in the body, usually caused by an overactive thyroid gland.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings