Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children Glossary of TermsThe following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children article.
Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Acquired: Not inherited, or present at birth (congenital), but developing after birth. For... See the entire definition of AcquiredBioinformatics: The sum of the computational approaches to analyze, manage, and store biol... See the entire definition of BioinformaticsBlood count: The calculated number of white or red blood cells (WBCs or RBCs) in a cubic m... See the entire definition of Blood countBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainChromosomes: The microscopically visible carriers of the genetic material. They are compos... See the entire definition of ChromosomesComplete blood count: A set values of the cellular (formed elements) of blood. These meas... See the entire definition of Complete blood countCongenital: A condition that is present at birth, whether or not it is inherited. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisEndocrinology: The study of the medical aspects of hormones, including diseases and condit... See the entire definition of EndocrinologyFamily history: The family structure and relationships within the family, including inform... See the entire definition of Family historyFDA: Food and Drug Administration. Gland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandGrowth hormone: A hormone made in the pituitary gland that stimulates the release of anoth... See the entire definition of Growth hormoneHormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activit... See the entire definition of HormoneHormone therapy: Treatment of disease or symptoms with synthetic or naturally derived horm... See the entire definition of Hormone therapyHuman growth: See: Normal growth. Hypothyroid: Deficiency of thyroid hormone which is normally made by the thyroid gland wh... See the entire definition of HypothyroidismInformatics: The application of computers and statistics to the management of information.... See the entire definition of InformaticsInsulin: A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar gluco... See the entire definition of InsulinInternal medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and medical treatment ... See the entire definition of Internal medicineKaryotype: A standard arrangement of the chromosome complement prepared for chromosome ana... See the entire definition of KaryotypeKidney: One of a pair of organs located in the right and left side of the abdomen. The kid... See the entire definition of KidneyMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyOnset: In medicine, the first appearance of the signs or symptoms of an illness as, for ex... See the entire definition of OnsetPediatric: Pertaining to children. Pediatrics: The field of medicine that is concerned with the health of infants, children, ... See the entire definition of PediatricsPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPituitary: 1. As an adjective, pertaining to the pituitary gland or its hormonal se... See the entire definition of PituitaryPituitary gland: The main endocrine gland. It is a small structure in the head. It is ca... See the entire definition of Pituitary glandPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisProtein: One of the three nutrients used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Protein... See the entire definition of ProteinProteins: Large molecules composed of one or more chains of amino acids in a specific orde... See the entire definition of ProteinsPuberty: Adolescence, the period in which the human body first becomes capable of reproduc... See the entire definition of PubertyRadiation: 1. Rays of energy. Gamma rays and X-rays are two of the types of energy ... See the entire definition of RadiationResistance: Opposition to something, or the ability to withstand something. For example, s... See the entire definition of ResistanceRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSerum: The clear liquid that can be separated from clotted blood. Serum differs from plas... See the entire definition of SerumSomatropin: Growth hormone made by the pituitary gland or a synthetic version of that horm... See the entire definition of SomatropinSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySyndrome: A combination of symptoms and signs that together represent a disease process. Therapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Thyroid: 1. The thyroid gland. Also, pertaining to the thyroid gland. 2. A p... See the entire definition of ThyroidThyroid hormone: A chemical substance made by the thyroid gland for export into the bloods... See the entire definition of Thyroid hormoneTooth: One of the structures within the mouth that allow for biting and chewing. Teeth hav... See the entire definition of ToothTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Tumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorTurner syndrome: The most common sex chromosome disorder in females, characterized by shor... 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