hypothyroidism
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/
Noun
hypothyroidism (countable and uncountable, plural hypothyroidisms)
- (pathology) The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. [from 1900s]
- Synonyms: underactive thyroid, low thyroid
- Antonym: hyperthyroidism
Related terms
Translations
disease state
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References
Further reading
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