Toxicities terms for Endocrine disorders

A disorder characterized by the adrenal cortex not producing enough of the hormone cortisol and in some cases, the hormone aldosterone. It may be due to a disorder of the adrenal cortex as in Addison's disease or primary adrenal insufficiency.

A disorder characterized by signs and symptoms that resemble Cushing's disease or syndrome: buffalo hump obesity, striations,adiposity, hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis, usually due to exogenous corticosteroids.

A disorder characterized by unusually late sexual maturity.

A disorder characterized by greater growth than expected for age.

A disorder characterized by an increase in production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. This results in hypercalcemia (abnormally high levels of calcium in the blood).

A disorder characterized by excessive levels of thyroid hormone in the body. Common causes include an overactive thyroid gland or thyroid hormone overdose.

A disorder characterized by a decrease in production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands.

A disorder characterized by inflammation and cellular infiltration of the pituitary gland.

A disorder characterized by a decrease in production of hormones from the pituitary gland.

A disorder characterized by a decrease in production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

A disorder characterized by unusually early development of secondary sexual features; the onset of sexual maturation begins usually before age 8 for girls and before age 9 for boys.

A disorder characterized by low testosterone.

A disorder characterized by inappropriate masculinization occurring in a female or prepubertal male.

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