HEAD NECK
THYROID GLAND
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An enlargement of the thyroid gland
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Myxedema
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Goiter
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Acromegaly
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Cretinism
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A goiter may be an overall enlargement of the thyroid, or it may be the result of irregular cell growth that forms one or more lumps (nodules) in the thyroid. A goiter may be associated with no change in thyroid function or with an increase or decrease in thyroid hormones.
Detailed explanation-2: -A goitre, or goiter, is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency. The term is from the Latin gutturia, meaning throat.
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