goitre 甲狀腺腫大

goitre
繁: 甲狀腺腫大
簡: 甲状腺肿大

碘質是維持甲狀腺正常功能、生長和發育必需的微量營養素，若碘質攝取不足，可導致甲狀腺腫大和甲狀腺功能不足，以及一系列的碘缺乏病，包括精神機能受損。 

調查揭35歲或以上市民碘攝取量不足　僅2成人家中使用加碘食鹽（2023年7月20日）。on.cc東網，取自https://hk.on.cc/hk/bkn/cnt/news/20230720/bkn-20230720160455076-0720_00822_001.html

“Inadequate iodine intake may lead to hyperthyroidism and goitre and for hyperthyroidism there are various symptoms such as tiredness, excessive weight gain, prone to depression and also low in response and movement.”

Hongkongers urged to boost their iodine intake (2023, Jul 20). RTHK. Retrieved from https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1709780-20230720.htm