hypothyroidism (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *hypothyroidism*:
NOUN	state	hypothyroidism	an underactive thyroid gland

English > *hypothyroidism*: 1 sense > noun 1, state
Meaning	An underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones.
Narrower	cretinism	severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
Narrower	myxedema, myxoedema	hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
Broader	glandular disease, gland disease, glandular disorder, adenosis	A disorder of the glands of the body
Opposite	hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis	An overactive thyroid gland
Spanish	hipotiroidismo
Catalan	hipotiroïdisme

HyperDic: hypothyroidism