Hashimoto, Hakaru
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Hashimoto,
Hakaru, Japanese surgeon, 1881-1934. Hashimoto thyroiditis - diffuse infiltration of the thyroid gland with lymphocytes. Synonym(s):
autoimmune thyroiditis;
Hashimoto disease;
Hashimoto struma;
lymphadenoid goiter;
struma lymphomatosa Medical Eponyms © Farlex 2012
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