hypothyroidism
hypothyroidism
Definition
hypo·thy·roid·ism (-t̸hī′ro̵id iz′əm)
noun
- deficient activity of the thyroid gland
- the disorder resulting from this, characterized by a retarded rate of metabolism and resulting sluggishness, puffiness, etc.
hypothyroidism
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- treat: I found some info about treating hypothyroidism using natural food products that can be bought at any supermarket.
- cause: Too much of these drugs can cause hypothyroidism and regular blood tests are needed to check the correct amount has been taken.
- call: A lack of thyroid hormone in the body is called hypothyroidism.
- develop: There was a distinct trend for women patient over the age of 50 years to have increased risk of developing hypothyroidism.
- have: In the UK, around one in every 3500 to 4000 newborn babies have congenital hypothyroidism.
- compensate: During the study period, eight more developed compensated hypothyroidism.
Adjective modifier
- subclinical: Interestingly, the combined treatment seems to be the most frequent cause of subclinical hypothyroidism.
- congenital: What is the outlook for children with congenital hypothyroidism?
- autoimmune: In autoimmune hypothyroidism, antibodies destroy thyroid gland cells preventing the gland from being able to release normal amounts of thyroid hormones.
- untreated: Do not take Priadel if you have kidney or heart problems, Addison's disease or untreated hypothyroidism.
- overt: Patients with detectable levels are more likely to progress to overt hypothyroidism.
- secondary: Diagnosis of secondary hypothyroidism can be done by measuring cTSH at zero and 30 minutes post TRH stimulation.
Modifies a noun
- result: Secondary hypothyroidism results from an underproduction of thyroid hormones from the thyroid caused by deficient TSH stimulation by the pituitary.
Preposition: in
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