- toxic multinodular goiter
- hyperthyroidism arising in a multinodular goiter, usually of long standing. Called also toxic adenoma and Parry or Plummer disease.
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toxic multinodular goiter
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Disease, Parry’s — Toxic multinodular goiter, a condition in which the thyroid gland contains multiple lumps (nodules) that are overactive and produce excess thyroid hormones. This condition is also known as Plummer’s disease … Medical dictionary
Disease, Plummer’s — Toxic multinodular goiter, a condition in which the thyroid gland contains multiple lumps (nodules) that are overactive and produce excess thyroid hormones. This condition is also known as Parry’s disease … Medical dictionary
Parry’s disease — Toxic multinodular goiter. Named for the English physician Caleb Hillier Parry (1755 1822). also called Plummer’s disease … Medical dictionary
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