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• Thyroid function tests — (TFTs) is a collective term for blood tests used to check the function of the thyroid.A TFT panel typically includes thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH, thyrotropin) and thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3) depending on local laboratory policy …   Wikipedia

• thyroid function test — ▪ medicine       any laboratory procedure that assesses the production of the two active thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), by the thyroid gland and the production of thyrotropin (thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH), the… …   Universalium

• thyroid function test — any of various diagnostic procedures measuring the functioning of the thyroid gland, such as the perchlorate discharge test, protein bound iodine test, radioactive iodine uptake test, thyroid stimulating hormone test, thyroid suppression test,… …   Medical dictionary

• thyroid-stimulating hormone test — thyroid stimulating hormone stimulation test (for thyroid function) TSH test; thyrotropin (thyroid stimulating hormone) is administered intramuscularly and the thyroid gland is monitored over time with scintiscanning or radioimmunoassays for a… …   Medical dictionary

• thyroid suppression test — (for thyroid function) after administration of liothyronine for several days, radioactive iodine uptake is decreased in normal persons but not in those with hyperthyroidism …   Medical dictionary

• Thyroid hormone receptor beta — Thyroid hormone receptor, beta (erythroblastic leukemia viral (v erb a) oncogene homolog 2, avian) PDB rendering based on 1bsx …   Wikipedia

• Thyroid hormone receptor alpha — Thyroid hormone receptor, alpha PDB rendering based on 1nav …   Wikipedia

• Thyroid adenoma — Classification and external resources ICD 9 226 DiseasesDB 13071 …   Wikipedia

• Thyroid epithelial cell — Thyroid epithelial cells (also called follicular cells or principal cells) are cells in the thyroid gland that produce and secrete thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The main function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many… …   Wikipedia

• thyroid storm — n a sudden life threatening exacerbation of the symptoms (as high fever, tachycardia, weakness, or extreme restlessness) of hyperthyroidism that is brought on by various causes (as infection, surgery, or stress) * * * a life threatening condition …   Medical dictionary

• thyroid crisis — thyroid storm a life threatening condition due to a severe worsening of previously undiagnosed or inadequately treated thyrotoxicosis. It often follows infections, childbirth, nonthyroid surgery, or trauma but can occur without an obvious cause.… …   The new mediacal dictionary