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Turner Syndrome Glossary

Estrogen

Hypothyroidism Glossary

Animal (Desiccated) Thyroid Extract A crude preparation made of animal, usually pig, thyroid glands. It was the first available source of thyroid hormone (thyroxine). It is still available today, but synthetic thyroid supplements are the preferred hypothyroid treatment.

Osteoporosis Glossary

Actonel See risedronate.     Alendronate Alendronate is a medication that both men and women can take to treat and prevent osteoporosis. It belongs to a class of medications known as bisphosphonates.

Diabetes Glossary

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