2006-12-11 05:04:55 · 6 answers · asked by SmartAce 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The longest word I have ever seen!!!
2006-12-11 05:06:41 · answer #1 · answered by Willy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is supposed to be pseudohypoparathyroidism, which is a type of disorder similar to Hypoparathyroidism.
Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder that causes lower than normal levels of calcium in the blood due to insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone.This condition can be inherited, associated with other disorders, or it may result from neck surgery.
its a long word cause u added another "pseudo"
umm on second thought, its still long:)
2006-12-11 13:18:35 · answer #2 · answered by Yasmine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pseudohypoparathyroidism is a genetic disorder that resembles hypoparathyroidism (lowered levels of parathyroid hormone), but is caused by a lack of response to parathyroid hormone rather than having too little of the hormone itself.
Parathyroid hormone is a hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that helps regulate calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. The effects of PTH are seen in several body systems including the skeletal, gastrointestinal, renal (kidney), muscular, and central nervous system.
In pseudohypoparathyroidism, there is enough PTH, but the body cannot respond to it. The body is "resistant" to the effects of PTH. As a result, pseudohypoparathyroidism is very similar to hypoparathyroidism, with low calcium levels and high phosphate levels in the blood.
There are two different types of pseudohypoparathyroidism, both of which are caused by abnormal genes. Type I can be further divided into two sub-types: type Ia is caused by a one-gene abnormality, inherited in an autosomal dominant manner (only one parent needs to have the gene for the child to inherit it). This defect also causes short stature, round face, and short hand bones, and is also called Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy.
Type Ib is characterized by resistance to PTH only in the kidneys. As a result, the calcium and phosphate problems are seen, but not the rest of the syndrome. Type Ib is less understood than type Ia. Type II is very similar to type I in its clinical features, but the events that take place in the kidneys are different.
When Albright's hereditary osteodystrophy occurs without hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the blood), it is known as pseudopseudohypoparathyroidism.
All forms of pseudohypoparathyroidism are very rare.
Symptoms:
Are related to low levels of calcium and include sensations of numbness and seizures.
Signs of hypocalcemia include:
Seizures
Tetany (a collection of symptoms including muscle twitches and hand and foot spasms)
Cataracts
Dental abnormalities
Complications:
Patients with type Ia pseudohypoparathyroidism have an increased rate of other endocrine abnormalities (such as hypothyroidism and hypogonadism).
Complications of hypocalcemia associated with pseudohypoparathyroidism may include seizures and other endocrine problems, leading to lowered sexual drive and lowered sexual development, lowered energy levels, and increased weight.
2006-12-11 13:22:41 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Carol♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an inherited disorder that is characterized by normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.
2006-12-11 13:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the longest word in the world
try saying it three times fast
or just try saying once at normal speed.
you know what the longest sentence is?
life
2006-12-11 13:08:32 · answer #5 · answered by the one and only robertc1985 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fake, fake, underactive, area next to the thyroid?
2006-12-11 13:08:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋