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
Examples of hypothyroidism in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Diseases and conditions: Many disorders cause constipation, including celiac disease, diabetes, diverticular disease, hypothyroidism, IBS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord or brain injuries.
—
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Here's what people in autism community think Announcement comes after RFK Jr.'s push to ban fluoride in water
Kennedy has endorsed claims that fluoride is behind a host of health conditions, from ADHD and hypothyroidism to lowering IQ.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
However, there are no foods that are off limits for people who have hypothyroidism.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Autoimmune diseases: Early menopause may be related to lupus or autoimmune hypothyroidism.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hypothyroidism
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Here's what people in autism community think Announcement comes after RFK Jr.'s push to ban fluoride in water
Kennedy has endorsed claims that fluoride is behind a host of health conditions, from ADHD and hypothyroidism to lowering IQ.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 14 May 2025
However, there are no foods that are off limits for people who have hypothyroidism.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
Autoimmune diseases: Early menopause may be related to lupus or autoimmune hypothyroidism.
—Mónica Heras, Vogue, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for hypothyroidism
Cite this Entry
“Hypothyroidism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypothyroidism. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share