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Is an enlarged thyroid gland caused by hypertrophy of thyroid cells and tissue?
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How do you spell hypertrophy?
That is the correct spelling of the term "hypertrophy" (enlarged cells in tissue).
What is tissue hypertrophy?
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Is thyroid a lymphoid tissue?
no, thyroid is not a lymphoid tissue but a gland.
Hypertrophy is defined as?
Hypertrophy is the enlargement of cells, resulting in the enlargement of the organ or tissue to which the cells belong. The left ventricle of the heart is especially vulnerable to hypertrophy.
Are nodules risky?
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, a thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland. Any time a lump is discovered in thyroid tissue, the possibility for cancer needs to be considered. Fortunately, the vast majority of thyroid nodules tend to be benign. The AACE says nodules can be caused by a simple overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue, fluid-filled cysts, inflammation, or a tumor.
In what elements name will you find an enlarged growth of a plant tissue?
Gallium is the answer. Galls are disease caused by insects
What is the medical term meaning the enlargement of an organ or tissue?
Hypertrophy
Should thyroid uptake scan be done if you have had thyroid removed?
A thyroid uptake scan wouldn't normally be needed unless it is suspected that thyroid tissue was missed during surgery (sometimes thyroid tissue can be found in other areas of the body), or the reason for the surgery was cancer and the removal of all the tissue is vital.
What is the purpsoe of nodules?
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, a thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland. Any time a lump is discovered in thyroid tissue, the possibility for cancer needs to be considered. Fortunately, the vast majority of thyroid nodules tend to be benign. The AACE says nodules can be caused by a simple overgrowth of "normal" thyroid tissue, fluid-filled cysts, inflammation, or a tumor. For more information please read this related article: What Is a Thyroid Adenoma?
What is the difference between a fluid- filled nodule and solid nodule?
A thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland. Nodules can be caused by a simple overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue, fluid-filled cysts, inflammation, or a tumor. When there's an overgrowth of normal thyroid tissues, this is commonly referred to as a thyroid adenoma. Thyroid adenomas sometimes form as a result of degenerated cysts, or fluid-filled cavities, in the thyroid.
True or false Anaerobic exercises will result in extreme hypertrophy of muscle tissue?
Type your answer hereanaerobic exercises will result in extreme hypertrophy of muscle tissue? true or false
What is ectopic tissue?
A condition where the thyroid tissue is located in an abnormal place.
