iodine deficiency

English - Turkish

Definition of iodine deficiency in English Turkish dictionary

(Tıp) iyot eksikliği

English - English

Definition of iodine deficiency in English English dictionary

Inadequate intake or metabolism of iodine. It directly affects thyroid secretions, which influence heart action, nerve response, growth rate, and metabolism. Simple goitre, the most frequent result, is most common in areas without access to salt water and is rare along seacoasts. Severe, prolonged deficiency can cause hypothyroidism. Eating seafood regularly or using iodized table salt will prevent iodine deficiency. Some countries have made dietary iodine additives mandatory

Hyphenation

i·o·dine de·fi·cien·cy

Turkish pronunciation

ayıdayn dîfîşınsi

Pronunciation

/ˈīəˌdīn dəˈfəsʜənsē/ /ˈaɪəˌdaɪn dɪˈfɪʃənsiː/