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Name hypothyroidism caused by an autoimmune disease affecting thyroid function
Microbiology Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. Name hypothyroidism caused by an autoimmune disease affecting thyroid function
Ans → Hashimoto thyroiditis
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Q. Name hypothyroidism caused by an autoimmune disease affecting thyroid function
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Ans → kuru
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Ans → electronic transition
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Ans → C1– , H+ , 2, 3-BPG
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Ans → neutralization reaction
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Ans → 12
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Ans → ophthalmia neonatorum
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Ans → flocculation
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Ans → hybridization
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Ans → hydrophilic
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Ans → otitis externa
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