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| endogenous |
of, pertaining to, or constituting the metabolism of elements of living tissue containing nitrogen. [1/2 definitions] |
| Graves' disease |
a disorder characterized by excessive thyroid secretion that causes enlargement of the thyroid and higher basal metabolism and pulse rate. |
| hemochromatosis |
an iron metabolism disorder, characterized by brownish skin pigmentation, enlargement of the liver, and diabetes. |
| homocysteine |
An amino acid that is an intermediate in the metabolism of methionine. In humans, elevated levels of homocysteine in blood are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. |
| hypermetabolism |
combined form of metabolism. |
| hyperparathyroidism |
an abnormally high level of parathyroid hormone in the blood, resulting in disrupted calcium metabolism, bone loss, and increased risk of kidney stones. |
| hyperthyroidism |
abnormal overactivity of the thyroid gland, which results in high metabolism and bulging of the eyeballs if unchecked. |
| inositol |
a hydrocarbon alcohol essential for metabolism, sometimes considered a vitamin of the vitamin B complex and found in most animal and vegetable foods. |
| insulin |
a hormone of the pancreas that controls the metabolism of carbohydrates by regulating the level of glucose in the blood. [1/2 definitions] |
| metabolize |
to subject to or undergo change by metabolism. |
| riboflavin |
an orange to yellow member of the vitamin B complex, found in milk, meat, eggs, and dark green leafy vegetables, required in human nutrition for energy metabolism; vitamin B2. |
| thiamine |
a white, crystalline member of the vitamin B complex, found in many foods, esp. whole grains, required in human nutrition for metabolism; vitamin B1. |
| thyroid gland |
a two-lobed endocrine gland that is located on both sides of the trachea, with a slender connecting tissue, and that produces secretions that control growth and metabolism. |
| thyroxine |
the thyroid hormone that contains iodine and regulates metabolism, or a synthetic preparation of the same compound used to treat thyroid disorders. |
| uracil |
a pyrimidine compound essential to life, important in metabolism and as a precursor of RNA. |
| vitamin |
any of a number of natural or synthetic substances required in human nutrition to regulate metabolism and maintain health. |
| vitamin b6 |
a compound found in meats, green vegetables, and whole grains, required in human nutrition for metabolism; pyridoxine. |
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