The Surgical Excision of the Thyroid Gland Is Called

question 12

Multiple Choice

The surgical excision of the thyroid gland is called:

• A) thyrotoxicosis.
• B) thyroxine.
• C) thyroiditis.
• D) thyroidectomy.

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