| Manifestations of Iodine Deficiency |
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| u | Goiter-enlarged
thyroid cells and |
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| gland |
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| u | Hypothyroidism:
iodine is essential |
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| for the
production of thyroid |
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| hormones and
normal thyroid |
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| function |
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| u | Cretinism:
physical and mental |
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| retardation |
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