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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For example, anemia or hypothyroidism can lead to fatigue.
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Levothyroxine is prescribed to treat hypothyroidism—where the thyroid doesn't produce enough of the hormone thyroxine—and works by topping up thyroid hormone levels.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Unlike other chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypothyroidism that can be treated with a daily pill, patients receiving ibogaine must do so under medical supervision due to the drug’s potential cardiac toxicity and other side effects.
—Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In the case of hypothyroidism, the thyroid doesn't produce enough of these hormones.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Katia Hetter, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Levothyroxine is prescribed to treat hypothyroidism—where the thyroid doesn't produce enough of the hormone thyroxine—and works by topping up thyroid hormone levels.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Unlike other chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypothyroidism that can be treated with a daily pill, patients receiving ibogaine must do so under medical supervision due to the drug’s potential cardiac toxicity and other side effects.
—Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
In the case of hypothyroidism, the thyroid doesn't produce enough of these hormones.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Hypothyroidism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypothyroidism. Accessed 17 Dec. 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
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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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