hypothyroidism

[ hahy-puh-thahy-roi-diz-uhm ]

/ ˌhaɪ pəˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm /

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noun Pathology.

deficient activity of the thyroid gland.

the condition produced by a deficiency of thyroid secretion, resulting in goiter, myxedema, and, when untreated in children, intellectual disability.

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Origin of hypothyroidism

First recorded in 1900–05; hypo- + thyroid + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM hypothyroidism

hy·po·thy·roid, adjective

Words nearby hypothyroidism

hypothetical imperative, hypothetically, hypothetico-deductive, hypothetico-deductive method, hypothymia, hypothyroidism, hypotonic, hypotrachelium, hypotrich, hypotyposis, hypovolemia

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How to use hypothyroidism in a sentence

Around 5% of people have an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, which can lead to fatigue, aches and pains, weight gain, and depression.
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For example, if your body isn’t absorbing enough iodine, you could develop hypothyroidism.
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Then, in the early 1980s, the world began to take an interest in eliminating iodine deficiency, which causes problems ranging from hypothyroidism to learning difficulties.
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Endocrinologist Dr. Jeffrey Garber told NPR that the kale-hypothyroidism connection has been “overplayed.”
The Dangers of Superfoods|Lizzie Crocker|April 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

An underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism, is caused by an inadequate production of thyroid hormone.
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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, adjective

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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.