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hypothyroidism
[ hahy-puh-thahy-roi-diz-uhm ]
noun
- deficient activity of the thyroid gland.
- the condition produced by a deficiency of thyroid secretion, resulting in goiter, myxedema, and, when untreated in children, intellectual disability.
hypothyroidism
/ ˌɪəʊˈθɪɔɪˌɪə /
noun
- insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland
- any disorder, such as cretinism or myxoedema, resulting from this
hypothyroidism
/ ī′pō-ٳī′Ǿ-ĭ′əm /
- An abnormality of the thyroid gland characterized by insufficient production of thyroid hormone, which can result in a decreased basal metabolic rate, causing weight gain and fatigue.
- Compare hyperthyroidism
Derived Forms
- ˌˈٳǾ, nounadjective
Other yvlog Forms
- ··ٳ·Ǿ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of hypothyroidism1
Example Sentences
For instance, a mass spectrometer can measure hormone levels in the blood of someone with hypothyroidism.
You may want to consult our “eGuide to Thyroid Hormones” for more information on testing for hypothyroidism, as well as drugs and supplements that can affect test results and natural hormones.
After I started drinking a couple of glasses of soy milk every day, I noticed symptoms of hypothyroidism.
Perusquia had been the first doctor to explain her hypothyroidism and why she needed to take a thyroid medication to regulate the condition.
Feeling unusually cold, along with others symptoms like fatigue, can accompany hypothyroidism.
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