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hypothyroidism
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hypothyroidism: see thyroid gland thyroid gland, endocrine gland, situated in the neck, that secretes hormones necessary for growth and proper metabolism. It consists of two lobes connected by a narrow segment called the isthmus. The lobes lie on either side of the trachea, the isthmus in front of it.
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] was tested in 1997 and 1998, we evaluated the prevalence of primary congenital hypothyroidism (PCH) and high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels among the 342,257 California newborns screened in 1998.
Thyroid function and perchlorate in drinking water: an evaluation ... by Lorey, Fred W. / Environmental Health Perspectives
The prevalence of this disease is 1 in 30,000 to 50,000 live births, and it is the second most common cause (10 to 15%) of permanent congenital hypothyroidism.
Dyshormonogenetic goiter of the thyroid gland by Thompson, Lester D.R. / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
In Brazil (170 million persons and approximately 2,400,000 newborns/year), the prevalence of infectious diseases is higher than phenylketonuria (1 in 13,000) and congenital hypothyroidism (1 in 3,500).
Newborn screening for congenital infectious diseases by Giugliani, Roberto / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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