SINCE 1828
athyreosis
noun
athy·re·o·sis
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plural athyreoses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of athyreosis
: an abnormal condition caused by absence or functional deficiency of the thyroid gland
Other Words from athyreosis
athyreotic
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adjective
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adjective
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