hypothyroidism

noun

hypothyroidism

noun

/ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ · /ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/

Etymology Coined c. between 1900 and 1905 from hypo- (“under”) + thyroid + -ism.

1

Medicine, Pathology, Sciences The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

Related terms
hypothyroidic, cretinism

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