Hypothyroidism Definition

hīpō-thīroi-dĭzəm
noun
Deficient activity of the thyroid gland.
Webster's New World
The disorder resulting from this, characterized by a retarded rate of metabolism and resulting sluggishness, puffiness, etc.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Hypothyroidism

  • Coined some time between 1900 and 1905 from the prefix "hypo-" (meaning "under), the word "thyroid," and the suffix "-ism" (meaning "a system of").

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Hypothyroidism Sentence Examples

  • A lack of thyroid hormone in the body is called hypothyroidism.

  • What we are seeing here is diffuse alopecia due to transient hypothyroidism in a person technically suffering from hyperthyroidism.

  • These include Addison's disease, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, and hypothyroidism.

  • I found some info about treating hypothyroidism using natural food products that can be bought at any supermarket.

  • Too much of these drugs can cause hypothyroidism and regular blood tests are needed to check the correct amount has been taken.

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