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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Goiter, Nodular
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Bocio Nodular
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Bócio Nodular
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Synonyms English:
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Goiters, Nodular
Nodular Goiter
Nodular Goiters
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Tree Number:
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C19.874.283.501
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Definition English:
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An enlarged THYROID GLAND containing multiple nodules (THYROID NODULE), usually resulting from recurrent thyroid HYPERPLASIA and involution over many years to produce the irregular enlargement. Multinodular goiters may be nontoxic or may induce THYROTOXICOSIS. |
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History Note English:
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73(71)
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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6191
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Unique Identifier:
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D006044
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Similar:
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DeCS
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