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.
OTHER WORDS FROM hypothyroidism
hy·po·thy·roid, adjectiveWords nearby hypothyroidism
hypothetico-deductive method,
hypothrombinemia,
hypothymia,
hypothymic,
hypothymism,
hypothyroidism,
hypotonia,
hypotonic,
hypotoxicity,
hypotrachelium,
hypotrich
Example sentences from the Web for hypothyroid
Guidelines were developed: hypothyroid was anyone with TSH higher than 5.
This is corroborated by a low thyroxine level of 0.6 micrograms percent, which is hypothyroid for wolves.
An Experimental Translocation of the Eastern Timber Wolf |Thomas F. Weise
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, adjectiveMedical definitions for hypothyroid
hypothyroidism
[ hī′pō-thī′roi-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•thy′roid adj.Scientific definitions for hypothyroid
hypothyroidism
[ hī′pō-thī′roi-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.