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renal function test

A test in which blood or urine samples are checked for the amounts of certain substances released by the kidneys. A higher- or lower-than-normal amount of a … [Read more...]

pancreatic function test

A test used to help diagnose problems in the pancreas, such as gastrinomas and pancreatitis. It measures the ability of the pancreas to respond to the hormone … [Read more...]

pulmonary function test

A test used to measure how well the lungs work. It measures how much air the lungs can hold and how quickly air is moved into and out of the lungs. It also … [Read more...]

nonfunctioning tumor

A tumor that is found in endocrine tissue but does not make extra hormones. Nonfunctioning tumors usually do not cause symptoms until they grow large or spread … [Read more...]

lung function test

A test used to measure how well the lungs work. It measures how much air the lungs can hold and how quickly air is moved into and out of the lungs. It also … [Read more...]

liver function test

A blood test to measure the blood levels of certain substances released by the liver. A high or low level of certain substances can be a sign of liver disease. … [Read more...]

kidney function test

A test in which blood or urine samples are checked for the amounts of certain substances released by the kidneys. A higher- or lower-than-normal amount of a … [Read more...]

immune function

Production and action of cells that fight disease or infection. … [Read more...]

functioning tumor

A tumor that is found in endocrine tissue and makes hormones (chemicals that travel in the bloodstream and control the actions of other cells or organs). … [Read more...]

erectile dysfunction

An inability to have an erection of the penis adequate for sexual intercourse. Also called impotence. … [Read more...]