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Endocrine Terms Puzzle

Across 1 condition of normal thyroid function 2 pertaining to artificial production 7 surgical incision into the pancreas 9 prefix meaning excessive, above normal, or elevated 10 combining form for gland 11 sex cell 14 abnormally low blood calcium levels 17 chemical substance produced by an organ which is transported by the bloodstream to regulate another organ 19 hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex used to suppress immunity 21 suffix meaning deficient, less than normal, or decreases 22 agent, act, or influence that produces a reaction 23 abnormal condition of low pH 24 substance that stimulates blood vessel contraction and increases blood pressure

Down 1 disease of hormone-producing system 3 funnel-shaped passage or opening 4 condition of building up 5 drowsiness or indifference 6 condition of excessive gland secretion 8 tumor of the adrenal medulla 9 surgical removal of the pituitary gland 12 suffix meaning affinity for 13 another term for hyperadrenocorticism 15 condition of breaking down 18 suffix meaning to secrete or separate 20 combining form for body

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