The term used to describe a person whose thyroid gland is functioning normally, especially someone who has been successfully treated for either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
The descriptive term for a person with a normally functioning THYROID GLAND, or someone who has had successful treatment for an underactive (hypothyroid) or overactive (hyperthyroid) gland.
adj. having a thyroid gland that functions normally. Compare hyperthyroidism; hypothyroidism. —euthyroidism n.
(sick euthyroid syndrome) a syndrome characterized by alteration in the thyroid function tests in which the level of triiodothyronine is markedly reduced, thyroxine is slightly reduced, and thyroid-stimulating hormone is reduced or normal. This syndrome is commonly seen in nonthyroidal illness, due to altered metabolism and transport of the thyroid hormones, but can be mistaken for secondary *hypothyroidism.... euthyroid sick syndrome