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
- an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
Opposite: hyperthyroidism
Type of: glandular disease
Scrabble score: 31 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in SM · 14-letter words
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