hypothyroidism meaning

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hypothyroidism (noun): an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones.

Definition of hypothyroidism

  1. an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones

    Opposite: hyperthyroidism

    Type of: glandular disease

    Kinds: myxedema, cretinism

Scrabble score: 31 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in SM · 14-letter words

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