secondary hypothyroidism

hy·po·thy·roid·ism (h

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roi-d

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 (h

-th

roi-d

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.

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Noun

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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adenosis
cretinism
disease
Disease and Illness
gland disease
glandular disease
glandular disorder
Hashimoto's disease
hyperthyroidism
hypothyroid
myxedema
myxoedema
thyroglobulin
thyroid
Thyroid body
thyroxine
triiodothyronine

Although measurement of TSH may exclude or confirm a diagnosis of primary hypothyroidisms in patients, it may not identify patients with secondary hypothyroidism, in which TSH might be low, normal, or slightly increased.

Calling captain pituitary .. by Medical Laboratory Observer

Secondary hypothyroidism Secondary hypothyroidism is rare.

Thyroid disorders in elderly patients by Brzezinski, Walter / Southern Medical Journal

Secondary hypothyroidism is when the thyroid itself is working properly but it is not receiving the message from the pituitary.

Gareth Smith: Can our beautiful baby girl get acne? by Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland)