Polar T3 syndrome

Polar T3 syndrome is a condition found in polar explorers, caused by a decrease in levels of the thyroid hormone T3.

[1][2] Its effects include forgetfulness, cognitive impairment and mood disturbances.

It can exhibit itself in a fugue state known as the Antarctic stare.

[3][4][5] It is regarded as one of the contributory causes of winter-over syndrome.

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