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Testosterone
The most potent of natural male hormones (androgens) that
promote the development of male secondary sexual
characteristics. Testosterone is also present in smaller amounts
in females, where it is responsible for libido, energy, and
mood. In women, testosterone is produced in the ovary, the
adrenal glands and peripheral tissues. In men, testosterone is
produced primarily in the testes.
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
A new type of drug used to treat Type 2 Diabetes by improving
insulin sensitivity in adipose tissue (tissue comprised
primarily of fat cells), liver and skeletal muscle. Examples
include Avandia (rosiglitazone), Actos (pioglitazone), and
Avandamet. Unlike other Diabetes drugs, these do not induce the
pancreas to secrete more insulin.
Thyroid
Also known as the thyroid gland or pertaining to the thyroid gland. This gland is shaped like a shield.
Tomography
The process for generating a two-dimensional image of a slice or section through a three-dimensional object. Tomography achieves this remarkable result by simply moving an x-ray source in one direction as the x-ray film is moved in the opposite direction during the exposure to sharpen structures in the focal plane, while structures in other planes appear blurred. The tomogram is the picture. The tomograph is the apparatus. The tomography is the process.
Transvaginal surgery
Surgery where an incision is made inside the vagina. This type of surgery may be used to treat conditions that affect the bladder, such as cystocele or stress incontinence, or to remove a gallbladder.
Trigger
Something that either sets off a disease in people who are genetically predisposed to developing the disease, or that causes a certain symptom to occur in a person who has a disease.
Triglycerides
The major form of fat derived from food consumption.
Triglycerides are also produced by the body. Elevated levels of
triglycerides are associated with atherosclerosis.
Tumour
A mass of cells that may be benign or cancerous.
Type 2 Diabetes
Also known as insulin-resistant Diabetes, non-insulin dependent
Diabetes, adult-onset Diabetes, late-onset Diabetes and
maturity-onset Diabetes. This hyperglycemic condition occurs
when insulin that is produced by the pancreas is unable to be
used by the body due to the cells’ resistance to insulin.
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