Chapter 8b: Flashcards

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Cushing’s syndrome
a hormonal disorder caused by prolonged exposure of the body to a concentration of cortisol that is higher than what the body normally requires [Toggle]
Endogenous
produced or synthesized from within an organism [Toggle]
Exogenous
originating from outside an organism [Toggle]
Glucocorticoid
a steroid hormone that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties [Toggle]
Hypercortisolism
excess amount of circulating cortisol [Toggle]
Hypocortisolism
insufficient amounts of circulating cortisol [Toggle]
Mineralocorticoid
a steroid hormone that affects fluid and electrolyte balance in the body [Toggle]
Steroidogenesis
the synthesis of steroids (glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids) [Toggle]