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antithyroid

adjective an·ti·thy·roid \ ˌan-ti-ˈthī-ˌrȯid \

Definition of antithyroid

: able to counteract excessive thyroid activity
  • antithyroid drugs

First Known Use of antithyroid

1896

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antithyroid

adjective an·ti·thy·roid \ -ˈthī-ˌrȯid \

medical Definition of antithyroid

: able to counteract excessive thyroid activity
  • antithyroid drugs

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