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Goiter
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Goiter Enlarged thyroid gland.
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Thyroid
The gland in the throat that synthesizes thyroid hormones that affect metabolism.
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
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Gingivitis
Stage one of early periodontal disease characterized by inflammation, swollen, reddish gum tissue which may bleed easily when touched or brushed. Untreated, gingivitis can lead to chronic periodontal disease and the stability of your teeth.
Gladem
A commercial name for sertraline hydrochloride, an orally administered antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type. Sertraline is used medically mainly to treat the symptoms of depression.
Goiter
Gonadotropin
Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, produced by the pituitary gland.
Gonads
Ovaries and testes.
GnRH
GnRH or gonadotropin-releasing hormone is a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates the release of other hormones that affect the ovaries and menstrual cycle.
Graves Disease
Graves-Basedow disease is an autoimmune disorder that stimulates the thyroid gland, being the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid). Also known in the English-speaking world simply as Graves' disease, it occurs most frequently in women (8:1 compared to men) of middle age. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss and rapid heart beat. Because similar antibodies to those stimulating the thyroid also affect the eye, eye symptoms are also commonly reported.
Graves-Basedow Disease
See Graves Disease.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Thyroid
The gland in the throat that synthesizes thyroid hormones that affect metabolism.
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Gingivitis
Stage one of early periodontal disease characterized by inflammation, swollen, reddish gum tissue which may bleed easily when touched or brushed. Untreated, gingivitis can lead to chronic periodontal disease and the stability of your teeth.
Gladem
A commercial name for sertraline hydrochloride, an orally administered antidepressant of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) type. Sertraline is used medically mainly to treat the symptoms of depression.
Goiter
Gonadotropin
Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, produced by the pituitary gland.
Gonads
Ovaries and testes.
GnRH
GnRH or gonadotropin-releasing hormone is a naturally occurring hormone that stimulates the release of other hormones that affect the ovaries and menstrual cycle.
Graves Disease
Graves-Basedow disease is an autoimmune disorder that stimulates the thyroid gland, being the most common cause of hyperthyroidism (overactivity of the thyroid). Also known in the English-speaking world simply as Graves' disease, it occurs most frequently in women (8:1 compared to men) of middle age. Symptoms include fatigue, weight loss and rapid heart beat. Because similar antibodies to those stimulating the thyroid also affect the eye, eye symptoms are also commonly reported.
Graves-Basedow Disease
See Graves Disease.
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