The endocrine system is composed of glands which release hormones into the blood
stream.
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88. Acro is a stem which means
extremity. Acro megaly is a disease
characterized by enlargement of the
bones of the __________.
ak"ro meg' ah-le
extremities
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89.
Gluco and glyco are stems which
mean sugar. A person with
glucosuria has __________ in the
urine.
gloo"ko-su're-ah
sugar
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90.
Adeno is a stem which means gland.
Adenectomy is a word meaning
surgical removal of a __________.
ad"e-nek' to-me
gland
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91.
As a review, give the meaning of
the following stems:
a. acro: __________
extremity (frame 88)
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