Goiter, Endemic

A form of IODINE deficiency disorders characterized by an enlargement of the THYROID GLAND in a significantly large fraction of a POPULATION GROUP. Endemic goiter is common in mountainous and iodine-deficient areas of the world where the DIET contains insufficient amount of iodine.

Year introduced: 1972(1969)

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Tree Number(s): C19.874.283.300

MeSH Unique ID: D006043

Entry Terms:

• Endemic Goiters
• Goiters, Endemic
• Endemic Goiter

Previous Indexing:

• Goiter (1966-1968)

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Diseases Category
Endocrine System Diseases
Thyroid Diseases
Goiter
Goiter, Endemic