Look up: Hypothyroidism

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   hypothyroidism
   [n] - an underactive thyroid gland
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   Hypothyroidism
   Too little thyroid hormone being made by the thyroid gland. Causes weight gain, tiredness and a lack of energy.
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   Hypothyroidism
   under-activity of the thyroid gland, causing tiredness, cramps, a slowed heart rate, and possibly weight gain
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   Hypothyroidism
   An under active thyroid.
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   Hypothyroidism
   Our Hypothyroidism Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Hypothyroidism Hypothyroid: Deficiency of thyroid hormone which is normally made by the thyroid gland which is located in the front of the neck: Common Misspellings: hypothroidism
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   hypothyroidism
   <endocrinology> A deficiency of thyroid activity. ... In adults, it is most common in women and is characterised by decrease in basal metabolic rate, tiredness and lethargy, sensitivity to cold and menstrual disturbances. If untreated, it progresses to full blown myxoedema. ... In infants, severe hypothyroidism leads to cretinism. ... In juvenil ...
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   Hypothyroidism
   `Hypothyroidism` is the disease state in humans and animals caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.
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   hypothyroidism
   (hi″po-thi´roid-iz-әm) deficiency of thyroid gland activity, with underproduction of thyroxine, or the condition resulting from it. In its severe form it is called myxedema and is characterized by physical and mental sluggishness, obesity, loss of hair, enlargement of the tongue, and thickening of the skin. ...
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   hypothyroidism
   a deficiency in hormone production by the thyroid gland.[7 related articles]
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    hypothyroidism
    deficiency of thyroid activity. In adults, it is most common in women and is characterized by decrease in basal metabolic rate, tiredness and lethargy, sensitivity to cold, and menstrual disturbances. If untreated, it progresses to full-blown myxoedema. In infants, severe hypothyroidism leads to cretinism. In juveniles, the manifestations are i...
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    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 1 [hypo- + G. thyreoeids, thyroid]
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    Hypothyroidism
    A birth disorder that affects approximately 1 out of every 3,500 babies. Research shows that congenital hypothyroidism affects more girls than boys. The disorder causes a loss or complete absence of thyroid function, which helps with physical growth, brain development and metabolism. The condition occurs when the thyroid gland does not develop or i...
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    hypothyroidism
    hypothyroidism: see thyroid gland.
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