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Thyroid Disorders - Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism | |
File name | Thyroid Disorders - Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism |
File Description | Hypothyroidism results from reduced effects of thyroid hormone on tissues. Hypothyroidism is more common in women, has total prevalence of 1% to 2%,1 and increases with age (~10% adults >65 years).Thyrotoxicosis is a clinical condition resulting from the action of excess thyroid hormone on tissues. The term hyperthyroidism is usually reserved for thyrotoxicosis caused by excessive production of thyroid hormone |
Category Name | Endocrinology |
Subject Name | Endocrinology |
Module Name | Thyroid Disorders - Introduction |
Micro Category Name | Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism |
Level | Masters |
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