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hypothyroidism
hy-po-THY-royd-iz-uhm
Hypothyroidism (noun) means a disease caused by the thyroid gland not producing enough thyroid hormone. Example: “Her hypothyroidism was diagnosed with a simple blood test.”
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pathology A disease caused by the thyroid gland not producing enough thyroid hormone.
"Her hypothyroidism was diagnosed with a simple blood test."
"Tiredness and weight gain are common with hypothyroidism."
"The doctor prescribed medication to manage his hypothyroidism."
How to use hypothyroidism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a thyroid gland that's not making enough hormone.
When to use it
Hypothyroidism is a clinical term used in medicine.
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Underactive thyroid is an easier everyday way to say hypothyroidism.
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diagnosed with hypothyroidism
treat hypothyroidism
hypothyroidism symptoms
underactive thyroid
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Etymology
Hypothyroidism was coined in English in the early nineteen hundreds from the prefix hypo-, meaning under, the noun thyroid, and the suffix -ism, which names a condition.
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underactive thyroid
low thyroid
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What is hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.
What is another name for hypothyroidism?
It is also called an underactive thyroid or low thyroid.
What is the opposite of hypothyroidism?
The opposite condition is hyperthyroidism, where the thyroid produces too much hormone.
What is the meaning of hypothyroidism?
"hypothyroidism" (noun) means a disease caused by the thyroid gland not producing enough thyroid hormone.
