hy·po·thy·roid·ism (h  p -th roi-d z m)n. 1. Insufficient production of thyroid hormones. 2. A pathological condition resulting from severe thyroid insufficiency, which may lead to cretinism or myxedema. |
hypothyroidism [ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm]
n Pathol
1. (Medicine / Pathology) insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland
2. (Medicine / Pathology) any disorder, such as cretinism or myxoedema, resulting from this
hypothyroid n & adj
| hypothyroidism (hp-throi-dzm) 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. |
hypothyroidism
an abnormal thyroid condition marked by a low metabolic rate and loss of stamina. — hypothyroid, adj.
See also: Disease and Illness
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | hypothyroidism - an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the body myxedema, myxoedema - hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration cretinism - severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis - an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones |
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