Which of the Following Medical Terms Means Inflammation of the Thyroid

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following medical terms means inflammation of the thyroid?

• A) thyrocele
• B) thyroiditis
• C) thyroidotomy
• D) thyromegaly
• E) thyroptosis

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