thyroiditis

[thahy-roi-dahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the thyroid gland.

thyroiditis

/ ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the thyroid gland

Word History and Origins

Origin of thyroiditis¹

First recorded in 1880–85; thyroid + -itis

Example Sentences

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