Preferred Name | Graves Disease | |
Synonyms |
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Definitions |
Hyperthyroidism associated with diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (goiter), resulting from production of antibodies that are directed against the thyrotropin receptor complex of the follicular epithelial cells. As a result, the thyroid gland enlarges and secretes increased amounts of thyroid hormones. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C3071 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
An autoimmune condition characterized by excessive immunoglobulin stimulation of the thyroid gland resulting in hyperthyroidism. |
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code |
C3071 |
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Contributing_Source |
MedDRA NICHD PCDC |
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definition |
Hyperthyroidism associated with diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (goiter), resulting from production of antibodies that are directed against the thyrotropin receptor complex of the follicular epithelial cells. As a result, the thyroid gland enlarges and secretes increased amounts of thyroid hormones. |
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in_subset |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C90259 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C186341 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C118467 |
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label |
Graves Disease |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Graves_Disease |
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Maps_To |
Graves' disease |
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Preferred_Name |
Graves Disease |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C3071 |
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prefLabel |
Graves Disease |
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Semantic_Type |
Disease or Syndrome |
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UMLS_CUI |
C0018213 |
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subClassOf |