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Meaning of hypothyroidism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hypothyroidism

Pronunciation:/ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm/

noun

Definitions

  1. The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.

    Synonyms:low thyroidunderactive thyroid
    Antonyms:hyperthyroidism
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/hypothyroidism

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