Preferred Term:
endemic goiter
Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- endemic goitre
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148902
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