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Question
Define the following:
Exophthalmic goiter
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Solution
Exophthalmic goitre a form of hyperthyroidism in which the thyroid gland is overactive and secretes excess thyroxine, producing an enlarged thyroid (goitre) together with protrusion of the eyes (exophthalmos).
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