Category
page 1Endocrine procedures
hormone replacement therapy
administration of hormonal agents as medicines to replace certain missing hormones
radioimmunoassay
A radioimmunoassay (RIA) is an immunoassay that uses radiolabeled molecules in a stepwise formation of immune complexes. A RIA is a very sensitive in vitro assay technique used to measure concentrations of substances, usually measuring antigen concentrations (for example, hormone levels in blood) by use of antibodies.
gender-affirming hormone therapy
hormone replacement therapy in which sex hormones are administered to transgender individuals to better align their secondary sexual characteristics with their gender identity
dexamethasone suppression test
diagnostic test
thyroid function tests
collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid
androgen deprivation therapy
common component of treatment for prostate cancer
homeostatic model assessment
method used to quantify insulin resistance and beta-cell function
Ashley Treatment
controversial set of medical procedures performed on an American child, "Ashley X
antihormone therapy
type of hormone therapy that suppresses selected hormones or their effects, in contrast with hormone replacement therapy, which encourages hormone activity
bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
type of hormone replacement therapy
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
Form of hormone therapy
thyroid's secretory capacity
maximum T4 production per time unit under stimulated condition
ACTH stimulation test
Medical test to assess adrenal gland function