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hypothyroidism definition

hypo·thy·roid·ism (-t̸hī′ro̵id iz′əm)

noun

  1. deficient activity of the thyroid gland
  2. the disorder resulting from this, characterized by a retarded rate of metabolism and resulting sluggishness, puffiness, etc.

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