Goiter, Endemic [endemická struma]

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struma endemická

 

Endemic Goiter

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Definition

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.

DUI
D006043 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0009517
Previous indexing
Goiter (1966-1968)
History note
72(69)
Public note
72