Hypothyroidism

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  • noun. Insufficient production of thyroid hormones.
  • noun. Insufficient functioning of the thyroid gland.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. A pathological condition in which there is diminished activity of the thyroid gland.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.
  • WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
  • noun. an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
  • Word Usage
    "The non-diagnosis and mismanagement of hypothyroidism is not only catastrophic for the patients concerned but is a financial drain on the Welsh economy, the NHS, the Benefits Systems and Social Services Systems throughout Wales."
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