A patient has normal thyroid gland function.Which of the following terms would be used in the patient's medical record to describe the patient's thyroid gland?
A)Euthyroid
B)Hypothyroid
C)Hyperthyroid
D)Dysthyroid
E)Panthyroid

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"Euthyroid" is used to describe normal thyroid gland function. "Hypothyroid" refers to an underactive thyroid gland, "Hyperthyroid" refers to an overactive thyroid gland, "Dysthyroid" is a nonspecific term meaning there is something abnormal with the thyroid gland, and "Panthyroid" is not a medical term.

A Patient Has Normal Thyroid Gland Function