Hawthorn fruit
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| Term | Hawthorn fruit |
| Short definition | Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HAH-shee-MOH-toh thy-roy-DY-tis) An autoimmune disease of the thyroid (a gland located under the larynx). It is caused by the build-up of antibodies that attack the thyroid gland and usually causes hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormone). |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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hawthorn fruit - (pronounced) (HAW thorn root) The fruit of the hawthorn tree or bush. It has been used in some cultures to treat certain medical conditions, including heart problems and gastrointestinal problems
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