An enlarged THYROID GLAND containing multiple nodules (THYROID NODULE), usually resulting from recurrent thyroid HYPERPLASIA and involution over many years to produce the irregular enlargement. Multinodular goiters may be nontoxic or may induce THYROTOXICOSIS.
Nodular Goiter,Goiters, Nodular,Nodular Goiters
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000208
Acute Disease
Disease having a short and relatively severe course.
Acute Diseases,Disease, Acute,Diseases, Acute
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