euthyroid sick syndrome
euthyroid sick syndrome (sick euthyroid syndrome) n. a syndrome in which the level of triiodothyronine is markedly reduced, thyroxine is slightly reduced, and thyroid-stimulating hormone is reduced or normal. It is commonly seen in nonthyroidal illness, due to altered metabolism and transport of the thyroid hormones.
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