Assertion: hypothyroidism's doctor | /r/CapableOf | review linear growth
Facets:
value: in order to confirm the relationship
type: PURPOSE
value: to determine
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: In order to confirm the relationship between excess weight and a mild increase in TSH, your child's doctor should review the linear growth (gain in height) to determine if the increase in weight is accompanied by normal or increased height, as opposed to decreased linear growth, which is more frequently associated with hypothyroidism.