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Phaeochromocytoma
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A tumour of the adrenal glands which affects the secretion of hormones such as adrenaline, which in turn results in hypertension and hyperglycaemia
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Adrenaline, английский
- A drug used to treat anaphylaxis. (it is very similar to the hormone called adrenaline that is produced naturally in our bodies and is responsible for feelings of excitement and stimulation). also known as epinephrine in the usa.
- A hormone secreted by the medulla of the adrenal glands which has an effect similar to stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system (note: the us term is epinephrine.) comment: adrenaline is produced when a person experiences surprise, shock, fear or excitement and it speeds up the heartbeat and raises blood pressure. it is administered as an emergency treatment of acute anaphylaxis and in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Hypertension, английский
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- Arterial blood pressure that is higher than the usual range for gender and age. also called high blood pressure, hyperpiesia. compare hypotension comment: hypertension is without a specific cause in more than 50% of cases (essential hypertension) but may be associated with other diseases. it is treated with drugs such as beta blockers, ace inhibitors, diuretics and calcium channel blockers.
Hyperglycaemia, английский
An excess of glucose in the blood
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Encephaloma, английский
A tumour of the brain
Gliomyoma, английский
A tumour of both the nerve and muscle tissue
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