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State IBEC Book Latest Update Graded A+ Archard-Thiers Syndrome A hormonal disorder seen in postmenopausal women with diabetes, characterized by growth of body hair in a masculine distribution Acne Anybody up for a disease of the skin with the formation of an eruption of papules or pustules Acquired Incurred as a result of factors acting from for originating outside of the organism, not inherited Acute Sharp, having severe symptoms in a short course ACTH Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Adipose Pertaining to fat, fat cells in subcutaneous tissue Adrenal gland Either of two secretory organs perched top the kidneys. Each consists of two parts having independent functions: the cortex and the medulla. The adrenal cortex, in response to ACTH secreted by the anterior pituitary, secretes cortisol and androgens. Adrenal Virilism The development of any female or male secondary sexual characteristics resulting from excessive production of Androgenic hormones. AIDS Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. This condition results from infection by the HIV virus Allergy A hypersensitive state acquired through exposure to a particular allergens, re- exposure to a particular allergen, or re-exposure bringing to light an altered capacity to react Alopecia Partial or complete lack of air. Absence of hair from the skin where it is normally present. Alternating current Electrical current that reverses indirection and changes in magnitude Amenorrhea Absence of, or abnormal stoppage, the menses Ampere A measurement of electrical current flow Anagen Growing phase of the hair cycle during which synthesis takes place Anaphoresis The process of forcing liquids into unbroken skin using the negative pole Androgens Any steroid hormone that increases characteristics Androgenic Producing masculine characteristics Anode The positive pole Anovular Without ovulation Antiseptic A chemical use on board in living tissue to inhibit or destroy micro organisms. Not appropriate in any instance for use in cleaning or disinfecting inanimate substances Apocrine sweat glands Primarily in the armpit and around the genitals, begin to function at puberty. Instead of watery sweat, they secrete