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Thyroiditis

Definition:

Thyroiditis is the inflammation of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck. It can be caused by various factors such as autoimmune disorders, viral or bacterial infections, and medications.

Sense 1 - Medical:

Thyroiditis refers to the inflammation of the thyroid gland and is often characterized by symptoms like neck pain, fatigue, weight gain or loss, and swelling in the neck.

Sample Sentence:

She was diagnosed with thyroiditis after experiencing persistent fatigue and sudden weight gain.

Sense 2 - Autoimmune:

Thyroiditis is a condition where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland, leading to its inflammation and impaired function.

Sample Sentence:

Patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis may experience symptoms of hypothyroidism due to the autoimmune destruction of the thyroid gland.

Sense 3 - Infectious:

Infectious thyroiditis is caused by viral or bacterial infections that directly affect the thyroid gland, resulting in inflammation.

Sample Sentence:

Antibiotics were prescribed to treat the bacterial thyroiditis caused by a throat infection.

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