An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called:
A)gigantism
B)goiter
C)adenocarcinoma
D)myxedema

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An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called goiter. Gigantism refers to excessive growth due to high levels of growth hormone before the end of puberty. Adenocarcinoma is a type of cancer that arises from glandular tissue. Myxedema refers to severe hypothyroidism, which can lead to a range of symptoms including fatigue, weight gain, and cold intolerance, but it does not specifically refer to an enlargement of the thyroid gland.

An Enlargement of the Thyroid Gland Is Called