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MedSurg Chapter 49
Term | Definition |
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Goitrogen | Substances that disrupt the production of thyroid hormones. |
Laryngospasm | A transient and reversible spasm of the vocal cords that temporarily make it difficult to speak or breathe. |
Myxedema | Term used to denote sever hypothyroidism. Thick non-pitting edema. |
Nodule | A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body. |
Parotiditis- | Causes the mouth to be dry and irritated. |
Tetany | Intermittent muscle spasms. |
Thyroiditis | Inflammation of the thyroid. |
Thyrotoxicosis | Inappropriately high levels of circulating thyroid hormones in the body. |