athy·re·o·sis
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plural athyreoses\
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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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“Athyreosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/athyreosis. Accessed 16 Oct. 2021.
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