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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Decades after Osborn’s military service, the 68-year-old veteran, who never served in Vietnam, has battled one health crisis after another: a spot on his left lung and kidney, hypothyroidism and prostate cancer, an illness tied to Agent Orange exposure.
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Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Certain health conditions, such as eczema and hypothyroidism, can also cause dry skin.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
This includes hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland produces too few hormones, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone imbalance that affects ovulation.56 Once diagnosed, these conditions can be treated with medication to help regulate hormones, reducing the spotting episodes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
Certain conditions, like hypothyroidism and anemia, can also affect the output of heat.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
Underlying conditions, like anemia (iron deficiency) and hypothyroidism (an underproduction of thyroid hormones) can also trigger the disorder.
—Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
That, in addition to untreated hypothyroidism, is probably what led to her obesity.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Hoffmann began missing medication after arrival at Waupun Dean Hoffmann's health history includes diagnoses of bipolar disorder, depression, hypothyroidism and type II diabetes.
—Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
The documents note that seven tablets of his bipolar medication, as well as pills for his diabetes and hypothyroidism, were sent to the housing unit.
—Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Certain health conditions, such as eczema and hypothyroidism, can also cause dry skin.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
This includes hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland produces too few hormones, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormone imbalance that affects ovulation.56 Once diagnosed, these conditions can be treated with medication to help regulate hormones, reducing the spotting episodes.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
Certain conditions, like hypothyroidism and anemia, can also affect the output of heat.
—Max Bennett, Discover Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
Underlying conditions, like anemia (iron deficiency) and hypothyroidism (an underproduction of thyroid hormones) can also trigger the disorder.
—Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024
That, in addition to untreated hypothyroidism, is probably what led to her obesity.
—Sydney Page, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
Hoffmann began missing medication after arrival at Waupun Dean Hoffmann's health history includes diagnoses of bipolar disorder, depression, hypothyroidism and type II diabetes.
—Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
The documents note that seven tablets of his bipolar medication, as well as pills for his diabetes and hypothyroidism, were sent to the housing unit.
—Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 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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