Goiter (definition)

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Definition: Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).

note specific goiter terms
Examples Goiter, Endemic; Goiter, Nodular; Goiter, Substernal; Graves Disease; Lingual Goiter

Other names Goiters

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source
Bangstad syndrome	0	Ataxia Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Dwarfism Goiter Gonads/abnormalities.
vitexin	521-33-5	*Apigenin Goiter.	Planta Med 1981;43(4):396

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