hypothyroidism
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/, /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/
Noun

hypothyroidism

  1. (pathology) The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland. [from 1900s]
    Synonyms: underactive thyroid, low thyroid
    Antonyms: hyperthyroidism
Related terms Translations
  • French: hypothyroïdisme
  • German: Hypothyreose
  • Italian: ipotiroidismo
  • Portuguese: hipotiroidismo
  • Russian: гипотирео́з
  • Spanish: hipotiroidismo



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