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enlargement of thyroid gland known as goitre. it is usually caused by deficiency of iodine.
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Is Goiter a contagious disease?
No. Goiter is not a contagious disease. It is caused do to iodine-deficiency.
Which is a autoimmune disorder caused by hyperthyroidism is characterized by goiter or exophthalmos?
While many things can cause a goiter, a goiter and exophthalmos are symptoms of the autoimmune disease, Graves' disease.
What deficency disease is caused by a diet that lacks iodine?
Goiter is caused by a diet deficient in iodine.
Is goiter inherited?
Family history is very important in the evaluation of the patient with goiter, therefore it is. ----------------------------------------------------------- While the above is true, Goiter is caused by a lack of Iodine in the diet and therefore it is NOT inherited, it is an environmental disease.
What element is known as goiter?
No element is known as this. It is the name of the disease which is caused by the deficiency of the element Iodine.
Name the mineral which prevents goiter disease?
The MINERAL which prevents goiter disease is Iodine
What is the gland affected by Goiter?
Goiter is a disease of the thyroid gland.
Goiter can spread to others?
No. Goiter is not a disease, but rather an enlargement of the thyroid. Goiter can be observed in a variety of conditions including Graves' disease, Hashimoto's thyroditis, de Quervain's thyroditis, and Riedel's thyroiditis amongst others.
What is a Nodular goiter?
An enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) caused when groups of cells collect to form nodules.
What is Nodular Hyperplasia of the Thyroid?
Hyperplasia of the Thyroid gland occurs as a result of dyshormonogenic goiter, endemic goiter, Graves' disease, or due to multinodular goiter.
Who discovered goiter disease?
The Chinese around 1600BC
Is goiter acquired through saliva?
Goiter is a descriptive term that refers to an enlarged thyroid gland. It is not an infectious disease.
