athyroidism

athyroidism

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athy·roid·ism (a-thiґroid-iz-əm) 1. hypothyroidism. 2. athyria (def. 2).

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  • athyrea — 1. SYN: hypothyroidism. 2. SYN: athyroidism. * * * athy·rea (ə thiґre ə) 1. hypothyroidism. 2. athyria (def. 2) …   Medical dictionary

  • athyrosis — SYN: athyroidism. * * * athy·ro·sis (a″thi roґsis) 1. hypothyroidism. 2. athyria (def. 2) …   Medical dictionary

  • athyrotic — Relating to athyroidism …   Medical dictionary

  • hypothyroidism — Diminished production of thyroid hormone, leading to clinical manifestations of thyroid insufficiency, including low metabolic rate, tendency to weight gain, somnolence and sometimes myxedema. SYN: athyrea …   Medical dictionary

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