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hypothyroidism Definition

hypo·thy·roid·ism (-t̸hīro̵id 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.

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

  • dog: Total T3 ( TT3 ) is not currently a test of choice in the diagnosis of hypothyroidism in the dog.
  • pregnancy: The results of this study suggest that maternal hypothyroidism in early pregnancy can be a cause of ADHD in children.