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Goitre (Thyroid Swelling)

Goitre (Thyroid Swelling) - Glossary

Glossary

Diffuse Goitre: Enlargement of the whole thyroid gland making it smooth to touch.

Nodular Goitre: Development of solid or fluid-filled lumps called thyroid nodules inside the thyroid gland.

Hyperthyroidism: A kind of thyroid disease, where excess thyroid hormones are secreted.

Hypothyroidism: A condition where lower than necessary amount of thyroid hormones are secreted.

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