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Thyrotoxic goitre
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Overactivity of the thyroid gland, as in hyperthyroidism
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Goitre, английский
An excessive enlargement of the thyroid gland, seen as a swelling round the neck, caused by a lack of iodine (note: the us spelling is goiter.)
Thyrotoxic crisis, английский
A sudden illness caused by hyperthyroidism
Thyrotoxicosis, английский
Same as hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism, английский
A condition in which the thyroid gland is too active and releases unusual amounts of thyroid hormones into the blood, giving rise to a rapid heartbeat, sweating and trembling. it can be treated with carbimazole. also called thyrotoxicosis
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Macromastia, английский
Overdevelopment of the breasts
Statutory bodies, английский
Organisations set up by acts of parliament to carry out specific functions, e.g. the nursing and midwifery council, set up to regulate the nursing and midwifery professions
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