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pəˈθaɪ noun Pathology.
1.
deficient activity of the thyroid gland.
2.
the condition produced by a deficiency of thyroid secretion, resulting in goiter, myxedema, and, in children, cretinism.
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hypothyroidism (ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland |
| 2. | any disorder, such as cretinism or myxoedema, resulting from this |
| hypo'thyroid | |
| —n, —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
hypothyroidism hy·po·thy·roid·ism (hī'pō-thī'roi-dĭz'əm)
n.
Insufficient production of thyroid hormones.
A pathological condition resulting from thyroid insufficiency, which may lead to cretinism or myxedema.
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Science Dictionary
| hypothyroidism (hī'pō-thī'roi-dĭz'əm) Pronunciation Key
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. |
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hypothyroidism
a deficiency in hormone production by the thyroid gland.
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Example sentences
Smoking triples the risk for developing thyroid disease, particularly hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism.
Many permanent or temporary conditions can reduce thyroid hormone secretion and cause hypothyroidism.
Also this center treats hormone imbalance, hypothyroidism and fatigue.
The goal of treatment is to control conditions that can raise triglyceride levels such as obesity, hypothyroidism, and diabetes.
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