Euthyroid Health Dictionary

Euthyroid: From 3 Different Sources


The term used to describe a person whose thyroid gland is functioning normally, especially someone who has been successfully treated for either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
The descriptive term for a person with a normally functioning THYROID GLAND, or someone who has had successful treatment for an underactive (hypothyroid) or overactive (hyperthyroid) gland.
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary

Euthyroid Sick Syndrome

(sick euthyroid syndrome) a syndrome characterized by alteration in the thyroid function tests in which the level of triiodothyronine is markedly reduced, thyroxine is slightly reduced, and thyroid-stimulating hormone is reduced or normal. This syndrome is commonly seen in nonthyroidal illness, due to altered metabolism and transport of the thyroid hormones, but can be mistaken for secondary *hypothyroidism.... euthyroid sick syndrome



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