Spontaneous autoimmune thyroiditis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011241",
  "term": "Spontaneous autoimmune thyroiditis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An autoimmune disorder characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking the thyroid gland, leading to inflammation and dysfunction. This condition develops without an identifiable external trigger and results in the production of autoantibodies against thyroid components. The NOD (non-obese diabetic) mouse is a widely used animal model for studying this disease.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "non-obese diabetic mouse",
    "autoimmune",
    "autoimmune thyroiditis"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1247 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spontaneous-autoimmune-thyroiditis/"
}