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goiter: 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. ..... Click the link for more information. . goitre (US), goiter Pathol a swelling of the thyroid gland, in some cases nearly doubling the size of the neck, usually caused by under- or overproduction of hormone by the gland goiter [′gȯid·ər] (medicine) An enlargement of all or part of the thyroid gland; may be accompanied by a hormonal dysfunction. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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131] uptake was elevated at 71% at 2 hours and 78% at 24 hours, and was uniform in distribution, consistent with diffuse toxic goiter. Nine months previously, she had undergone a total thyroidectomy for diffuse toxic goiter, which had been diagnosed on the basis of clinical features and ultrasonography. 16) Lithium therapy, most commonly associated with the production of goiter and hypothyroidism, has been reported to induce thyrotoxicosis in a few patients, some of whom had diffuse toxic goiters. |
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