Endocrine System & Radiology Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• gamma rays : high energy rays emitted by radioactive substances
• pheochromocytoma : benign tumor of the adrenal medulla
• hyperthyroidism : excessive activity of the thyroid gland
• angiography : examination by x-ray of blood or lymph vessels, carried out after introduction of a radiopaque substance.
• hypothyroidism : under activity of the thyroid gland
• gigantism : hormonal imbalance causing overgrowth
• computed tomography : xray procedure where a cross-sectional image of a body segment is produced
• myelography : x-ray imaging of the spinal cord to better view and assess the nerve roots, spinal cord, and other soft tissues.
• diabetes mellitus : disease in which the body's ability to produce or respond to insulin is impaired
• thyroid scan : scan visualizes the thyroid gland
• dwarfism : abnormally low release of growth hormone causing small size
• exophthalmometry : measures protrusion of the eyeball
• hypoparathyroidism : less than normal production of parathyroid hormone
• uptake : rate of absorption of a radionuclide into an organ or tissue
• cushing syndrome : group of signs and symptoms caused by excess cortisol from the adrenal cortex
• acromegaly : abnormal production of the growth hormone causing excessive growth of the hands, feet, and face