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Achard-Thiers syndrome |
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Achard-Thiers syndrome [äsh′är tērz′] Etymology: Emile C. Achard, French physician, 1860-1941; Joseph Thiers, French physician, b. 1885 a hormonal disorder seen in postmenopausal women with diabetes mellitus, characterized by the growth of body hair in a masculine distribution. Treatment includes mechanical removal or bleaching of excess hair and hormonal therapy to correct endocrine imbalances related to systemic disease. See also hirsutism. Achard-Thiers syndrome Endocrinology A condition affecting post-menopausal ♀ characterized by DM, hirsutism and masculinization, which is caused by overproduction of androgens How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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