Pediatric Endocrinology Glossary

Dark, velvety skin patches typically in body folds, often indicating insulin resistance or hyperinsulinemia in children.

X-linked disorder where individuals with male chromosomes are resistant to androgen action, resulting in female external...

Androgen precursor hormone that can be elevated in CAH, PCOS, and other conditions causing hyperandrogenism.

A hormone produced by developing gonads that indicates ovarian reserve in girls and testicular function in boys.

Condition where skeletal maturation exceeds chronological age, indicating accelerated bone development.

Condition caused by inadequate antidiuretic hormone production by the hypothalamus or posterior pituitary, resulting in...

Benign brain tumor near the pituitary gland that can cause growth hormone deficiency and other endocrine problems in chi...

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry test measuring bone mineral density and body composition in pediatric patients.

A standardized clinical tool for quantifying hirsutism by rating hair growth in nine androgen-sensitive body areas.

Excessive androgen production or action in females, causing masculinization features like hirsutism, acne, and irregular...

Chromosomal study examining the number and structure of chromosomes to diagnose genetic causes of disorders of sex devel...

Standardized system for documenting pubertal development stages in medical records.

Phenomenon where one fetus in a multiple pregnancy is lost early in gestation, potentially affecting endocrine developme...