hypothyroidism
hy·po·thy·roid·ism
noun \-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm\Definition of HYPOTHYROIDISM
: deficient activity of the thyroid gland; also : a resultant bodily condition characterized by lowered metabolic rate and general loss of vigor
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First Known Use: 1905
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