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BeauHeterogeneous parenchyma of the thyroid refers to the presence of uneven density or texture in the thyroid gland when viewed on imaging studies such as ultrasound. This can be seen in conditions such as thyroiditis, nodules, or other thyroid disorders. Further evaluation may be needed to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management.
The parenchyma is a term used to refer to the functional cells (usually eptihelial tissue) of an organ, in your case the thyroid gland. As opposed to stroma, which are the strucutral cells of an organ (usually connective tissue).
Your statement means that there are at least two types of functional cells in the thyroid gland.
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