HyperDic: hypothyroidism

English > 1 sense of the word hypothyroidism:
NOUNstatehypothyroidisman underactive thyroid gland
English > hypothyroidism: 1 sense > noun 1, state
MeaningAn underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones.
Narrowercretinismsevere hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
myxedema, myxoedemahypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
Broaderglandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosisA disorder of the glands of the body
Oppositehyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosisAn overactive thyroid gland
Spanishhipotiroidismo
Catalanhipotiroïdisme

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