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thyroiditis

American

[thahy-roi-dahy-tis] / ˌθaɪ rɔɪˈdaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.

inflammation of the thyroid gland.

thyroiditis British

/ ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdaɪtɪs /

noun

inflammation of the thyroid gland

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Etymology

Origin of thyroiditis

First recorded in 1880–85; thyroid + -itis

Example Sentences

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She was treated for an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and her symptoms abated.

From Science Magazine

The results reveal a bidirectional association between perinatal depression and autoimmune thyroiditis, psoriasis, MS, ulcerative colitis, and coeliac disease.

From Science Daily

Autoimmune disorders such as lupus, diabetes, celiac disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and many more are common, and many are becoming more prevalent.

From Scientific American

The star was told she could be facing one of three problems: a nodule on her thyroid, sub-acute thyroiditis or Graves' disease, which was later ruled out.

From Fox News

Jenny Allen, 35, a teacher from Oldham, follows a gluten-free diet to mitigate the symptoms of her postpartum thyroiditis.

From The Guardian

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