American Thyroid Association

American Thyroid Association

The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is a professional medical society dedicated to the study and treatment of thyroid diseases. The ATA was founded in 1923 and is based in the United States.

Pronunciation

American Thyroid Association: /əˈmɛrɪkən ˈθaɪrɔɪd əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

Etymology

The term "American Thyroid Association" is derived from its founding location (America) and its focus on thyroid diseases.

Related Terms

• Thyroid: An endocrine gland in the neck that produces thyroid hormones.
• Endocrinology: The branch of medicine concerned with the structure, function, and disorders of the endocrine glands.
• Thyroid disease: Any dysfunction of the butterfly-shaped gland at the base of the neck (thyroid).
• Thyroid hormone: Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, including thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
• Thyroidectomy: Surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.
• Hypothyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.
• Hyperthyroidism: A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
• Thyroid cancer: Cancer that develops from the tissues of the thyroid gland.
• Endocrinologist: A doctor who specializes in treating disorders of the endocrine glands, including thyroid disorders.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on American Thyroid Association
• Wikipedia's article - American Thyroid Association

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