Goitre (Thyroid Swelling) - Glossary
Glossary
Diffuse Goitre: Enlargement of the whole thyroid gland making it smooth to touch.Nodular Goitre: Development of solid or fluid-filled lumps called thyroid nodules inside the thyroid gland.
Hyperthyroidism: A kind of thyroid disease, where excess thyroid hormones are secreted.
Hypothyroidism: A condition where lower than necessary amount of thyroid hormones are secreted.
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