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thyromegaly

/ˌθaɪ.rəʊˈmeɡ.ə.li/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌθaɪ.rəʊˈmeɡ.ə.li/

uncountable

A medical term referring to an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, which may be caused by hormonal imbalances or iodine deficiency.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинский термин, обозначающий аномальное увеличение щитовидной железы, которое может быть вызвано гормональными нарушениями или дефицитом йода.
  1. Enlarged thyroid gland C2 formal medical

    An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, often caused by hormone imbalances or iodine deficiency.

    • The patient was diagnosed with thyromegaly after noticing swelling in the neck.
    • Thyromegaly can result from either an overactive or underactive thyroid.
    • Iodine deficiency in the diet is a common cause of thyromegaly in some regions.

    🇷🇺Увеличение щитовидной железы

    Synonyms: goiterstruma