hypothyroidism
[ hahy-puh-thahy-roi-diz-uhm ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm /
noun Pathology.
deficient activity of the thyroid gland.
the condition produced by a deficiency of thyroid secretion, resulting in goiter, myxedema, and, in children, cretinism.
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OTHER WORDS FROM hypothyroidism
hy·po·thy·roid, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Example sentences from the Web for hypothyroidism
Guidelines were developed: hypothyroid was anyone with TSH higher than 5.
This is corroborated by a low thyroxine level of 0.6 micrograms percent, which is hypothyroid for wolves.
An Experimental Translocation of the Eastern Timber Wolf|Thomas F. Weise
British Dictionary definitions for hypothyroidism
hypothyroidism
/ (ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm) /
noun pathol
insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland
any disorder, such as cretinism or myxoedema, resulting from this
Derived forms of hypothyroidism
hypothyroid, noun, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for hypothyroidism
hypothyroidism
[ hī′pō-thī′roi-dĭz′əm ]
n.
Insufficient production of thyroid hormones.
A pathological condition resulting from thyroid insufficiency, which may lead to cretinism or myxedema.
Other words from hypothyroidism
hy′po•thy′roid adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for hypothyroidism
hypothyroidism
[ hī′pō-thī′roi-dĭz′əm ]
An abnormality of the thyroid gland characterized by insufficient production of thyroid hormone, which can result in a decreased basal metabolic rate, causing weight gain and fatigue. Compare hyperthyroidism.
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