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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web An underactive thyroid, also called hypothyroidism, can mean weight gain and sore muscles.33 Hypothyroidism is treated with replacement thyroid hormone. —

Amanda Gardner, Health, 30 May 2023 Other potential underlying conditions including insomnia, hypothyroidism, and sleep apnea can also lead a person to feel more fatigue after eating. —

Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 5 May 2023 Irregular periods can be a sign of hypothyroidism and other endocrine disorders that affect the pituitary gland, such as Cushing's syndrome, which occurs when your body produces too much cortisol. —

Emilia Benton, Women's Health, 26 Apr. 2023 Like many in her age range, Sylvia McGregor, a 97-year-old in Sydney, Australia, deals with her share of maladies — in her case, arthritis, osteoporosis, hearing loss, macular degeneration, lung disease, hypothyroidism, chronic kidney disease, heart disease and two total knee replacements. —

Lola Butcher, Discover Magazine, 2 Jan. 2023 Taking a sea moss pill may help to improve thyroid function and relieve some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2022 Many chronic health conditions, including diabetes, hypothyroidism, and mental health conditions, can make losing weight difficult, says Wirtz. —

Marty Munson, Men's Health, 29 Mar. 2023 However, the opposite condition, hypothyroidism, or Hashimoto's thyroiditis, characterized by a slower metabolism, fatigue, hair loss, and in some cases, weight gain, tends to be more common in white women. —

Women's Health, 22 Mar. 2023 Hormonal abnormalities, such as hyperparathyroidism or hypothyroidism, can mess with the system and lead to constipation. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Oct. 2022 See More

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