hypothyroidism
noun
hy·po·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pō-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm 
: 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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Check for such underlying diseases as anemia and hypothyroidism, and adjust sleep patterns.
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David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Besides anemia, hypothyroidism can make people feel constantly tired.
—Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
People with alcohol use disorder, hypothyroidism (having an underactive thyroid), or kidney conditions are more likely to experience calf pain.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 7 July 2024
People with borderline hypothyroidism often do not have symptoms.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 14 June 2024
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David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Besides anemia, hypothyroidism can make people feel constantly tired.
—Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
People with alcohol use disorder, hypothyroidism (having an underactive thyroid), or kidney conditions are more likely to experience calf pain.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 7 July 2024
People with borderline hypothyroidism often do not have symptoms.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 14 June 2024
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hypothyroidism
noun
hy·po·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pō-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm
: too little activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the abnormal bodily condition that results from this
hypothyroid
adjective
-ˌrȯid
Medical Definition
hypothyroidism
noun
hy·po·thy·roid·ism
-ˌiz-əm
: 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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