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| − | '''Endocrinology''' is the study of glands that produce | + | '''Endocrinology''' is the study of glands that produce [[hormone]]s and other internal secretions. These glands include the [[pancreas]], [[thyroid]], [[parathyroid]], [[pituitary gland|pituitary]], [[ovaries]], [[testes]], [[adrenal]], and [[hypothalamus]]. |
Endocrinologists treat hormonal problems and address the following conditions: | Endocrinologists treat hormonal problems and address the following conditions: | ||
| − | * diabetes | + | * [[diabetes]] |
* hormonal imbalance, such as arising from menopause | * hormonal imbalance, such as arising from menopause | ||
* thyroid disorders | * thyroid disorders | ||
* metabolic problems | * metabolic problems | ||
| − | * infertility | + | * [[infertility]] |
* failure to thrive (poor growth) | * failure to thrive (poor growth) | ||
* cancer arising in the endocrine glands | * cancer arising in the endocrine glands | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Category:Medicine]] |
Latest revision as of 14:11, June 24, 2016
Endocrinology is the study of glands that produce hormones and other internal secretions. These glands include the pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary, ovaries, testes, adrenal, and hypothalamus.
Endocrinologists treat hormonal problems and address the following conditions:
- diabetes
- hormonal imbalance, such as arising from menopause
- thyroid disorders
- metabolic problems
- infertility
- failure to thrive (poor growth)
- cancer arising in the endocrine glands