What is Graves' disease? Gravesâ disease, also known as toxic diffuse goiter, is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in the United States. Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormone than the body needs.
A cut of brisket. Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef or veal. The beef brisket is one of the nine beef primal cuts, though the precise definition of the cut differs internationally. The brisket muscles include the superficial and deep pectorals. As cattle do not have collar bones, these muscles support about 60% of the body weight of standing/moving cattle.
Corned beef is beef that is cured in a salt brine, often with spices. A cut of Brisket is typically used when making corned beef. Brisket is one of the least tender cuts of beef, but when slow cooked and prepared right, as is done when making corned beef, it can be quite flavorful.