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  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. endocrine diseases
  4. thyroid diseases
  5. goiter
  6. endemic goiter
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. endocrine diseases
  4. thyroid diseases
  5. goiter
  6. endemic goiter

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endemic goiter

Tipo

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Definición

  • Information A form of iodine deficiency disorders characterized by an enlargement of the thyroid gland in a significantly large fraction of a population group. Endemic goiter is common in mountainous and iodine-deficient areas of the world where the diet contains insufficient amount of iodine.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • endemic goitre

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148902

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