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| Testosterone |
| The male hormone responsible for the formation of secondary sex characteristics and for supporting the sex drive. Testosterone is also necessary for spermatogenesis. |
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| Theory |
| An assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture. |
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| Thyroid Gland |
| The endocrine gland in the front of the neck that produces thyroid hormones to regulate the body's metabolism. |
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| Toxemia of Pregnancy |
| A condition in pregnant women in which poisons such as the body's own waste products build up and may cause harm to both the mother and baby. The first signs of toxemia are swelling near the eyes and ankles (edema), headache, high blood pressure, and weight gain that the mother might confuse with the normal weight gain of being pregnant. The mother may have both glucose (sugar) and acetone in her urine. The mother should tell the doctor about these signs at once. |
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| Triglyceride |
| A type of blood fat. The body needs insulin to remove this type of fat from the blood. |
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| Tweezing |
| A temporary hair removal technique. Metal forceps used manually to pull hairs out by the root, one or a few at a time. |
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