hypothyroid

adjective

hy·po·thy·roid | \ ˌhī-pō-ˈthī-ˌrȯid

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Definition of hypothyroid

: of, relating to, or affected with hypothyroidism

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Dr. David Aron, an endocrinologist at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, offered one explanation: Hypothyroid symptoms can be vague and nonspecific. — Paula Span, New York Times, "Could Be the Thyroid; Could Be Ennui. Either Way, the Drug Isn’t Helping.," 21 Apr. 2017 On questionnaires inquiring about tiredness and other hypothyroid symptoms, on all the other pre- and post-tests, taking the drug brought no improvement. — Paula Span, New York Times, "Could Be the Thyroid; Could Be Ennui. Either Way, the Drug Isn’t Helping.," 21 Apr. 2017

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hypothyroid

adjective

hy·po·thy·roid | \ ˌhī-pō-ˈthī-ˌrȯid

\

Medical Definition of hypothyroid

: of, relating to, or affected with hypothyroidism

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