摘要: THE OBSCURITY of the fundamental disturbances in body leading to development thyrotoxicosis has interfered with a direct approach therapy this disease. Although much progress been made controlling it by surgical measures, great deal is left be desired, both as concerns principles and results treatment. The ideal one which simple, inexpensive, available everyone, does not necessitate hospitalization, associated significant toxic reactions permit invalidism. These ideals do seem reasonable an expectation treatment chemotherapy or physical therapy, but they must developed greater extent. Recent contributions1to physiology thyroid have led clearer understanding some problems thyrotoxicosis. PHYSIOLOGIC-CHEMICAL CONSIDERATIONS OF THYROID FUNCTION Whereas complete proof substantiate