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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, also referred to as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is where one's immune system attacks one's theyrodi gland.<sup>1</sup> The inflammation that results leads to hypothyroidism. | Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, also referred to as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is where one's immune system attacks one's theyrodi gland.<sup>1</sup> The inflammation that results leads to hypothyroidism.<sup>1</sup> | ||
== Prevalence == | == Prevalence == |
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, also referred to as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is where one's immune system attacks one's theyrodi gland.1 The inflammation that results leads to hypothyroidism.1
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1. Mayo Clinic Staff. Hashimoto's Disease. MayoClinic.com. February 3, 2011. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hashimotos-disease/DS00567/METHOD=print. Accessed: February 22, 2011.
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References[edit | edit source]
1. Mayo Clinic Staff. Hashimoto's Disease. MayoClinic.com. February 3, 2011. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hashimotos-disease/DS00567/METHOD=print. Accessed: February 22, 2011.