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Euthyroid
Having the right amount of thyroxin stimulation. Mentioned in: Goiter
euthyroid [yo̅o̅thī′roid] Etymology: Gk, eu, well, thyreos, oblong shield pertaining to a normal thyroid gland and normal thyroid gland function. euthyroid [u-thi´roid] having a normally functioning thyroid gland.
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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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