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Tibia valga
A bulging of the lower legs in which the convexity is inward.
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Saber-shaped tibia
A deformity caused by gummatous periostitis (syphilitic) in which the tibia curves outward.
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Thyrotropic
That which has an affinity for or stimulates the thyroid gland.
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Thyrotroph
Thyroid hormone producing. The term is usually used to denote cells or adenomas in the pituitary gland that secrete thyroid stimulating hormone.
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Thyrotoxic heart disease
A disease due to increased activity of the thyroid gland, marked by cardiac enlargement, atrial fibrillation, and high-output heart failure.
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Thyrotome
A knife for cutting the thyroid cartilage. A surgical tool used to make an incision in the thyroid cartilage.
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Thyroptosis
Downward displacement of the thyroid into the thorax. The shifting of an enlarged thyroid gland into a position where it is partially or entirely hidden within the chest, also known as plunging goiter.
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Thyroid stimulating hormone-releasing factor
An obsolete term for thyrotropin releasing hormone.
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Reidel’s thyroiditis
A rare form of thyroiditis characterized by fibrotic destruction of the thyroid gland. The fibrotic tissue extends beyond the capsule of the gland into the surrounding structures of the neck and may develop sufficiently to compress the trachea. The etiology is unknown.
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Giant cell thyroiditis
Thyroiditis characterized by the presence of giant cells, round-cell infiltration, fibrosis, and destruction of follicles.
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