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Hypothyroidism
Sparks, L. (2013). Pathophysiology made incredibly easy. Lippincott: Philidelphia
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
06/06/2014
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Term
3 features in face of hypothyrodism
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puffiness under eyes, 

puffy face

dry skin
Term
term used to describe severe hypothyroidism
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myoxedema
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characteristic of myxoedema
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thickening of facial feastures and induration of skin (becoming harder)

 
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2 classifications of hypothyroidism
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primary and secondary
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Primary thyroidism
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stems from disorder of thyroid gland
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Secondary thyroidism
 Definition
failure to stimulate normal thyroid function
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