hypothyroidism

[ hahy-puh-thahy-roi-diz-uh m ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm /

noun Pathology.

deficient activity of the thyroid gland.
the condition produced by a deficiency of thyroid secretion, resulting in goiter, myxedema, and, in children, cretinism.

Origin of hypothyroidism

First recorded in 1900–05; hypo- + thyroid + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM hypothyroidism

hy·po·thy·roid, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for hypothyroid

hypothyroidism
/ (ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm) /

noun pathol

insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland
any disorder, such as cretinism or myxoedema, resulting from this

Derived forms of hypothyroidism

hypothyroid, noun, adjective

Medical definitions for hypothyroid

hypothyroidism
[ hī′pō-thīroi-dĭz′əm ]

n.

Insufficient production of thyroid hormones.
A pathological condition resulting from thyroid insufficiency, which may lead to cretinism or myxedema.

Other words from hypothyroidism

hy′po•thyroid adj.

Scientific definitions for hypothyroid

hypothyroidism
[ hī′pō-thīroi-dĭz′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.