The Arctic Aeromedical Laboratory's Thyroid Function Study A Radiological Risk and Ethical Analysis (1996) / Chapter Skim
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estrogen A group of hormones essential for normal female sexual development and for the healthy functioning of the female reproductive system. excess risk The risk over and above the natural risk that may be attributable to exposure to some agent.
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hyperthyroidism A condition caused by excessive secretion of the thyroid hormones, which increases the basal metabolic rate and causes an increased demand for nutrients and oxygen to support this metabolic activity. hypothyroidism A condition due to deficiency of thyroid secretion.
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. rat lolmmunoassay radionuclides radiopharmaceuticals renal insufficiency retention rate reverse T; roentgen scaler scintillation counter standard capsule standard error 103 ~ mCi = millicurie = I/1,000 of ~ curie.
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thyroxine A honnone produced by the thyroid gland. tracer dose A quantity of radioactive material too small to cause adverse health effects.
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