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euthyroid

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Euthyroid
Having the right amount of thyroxin stimulation.
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euthyroid
[yo̅o̅thī′roid]
Etymology: Gk, eu, well, thyreos, oblong shield
pertaining to a normal thyroid gland and normal thyroid gland function.

euthyroid
having a normally functioning thyroid gland.

euthyroid sick syndrome
a euthyroid state in which extrathyroidal factors cause a reduction of serum T3 or T4 and elevation of reverse T3 levels. Seen in patients with systemic illness, trauma, fever, starvation, treatment with glucocorticoids, etc. May be a protective metabolic effect.


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