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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Thyroid Medication Thyroid medications like Synthroid (levothyroxine) and Armour Thyroid are used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
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Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
If your dog is sleeping too much, this could indicate health issues, such as canine depression, diabetes and hypothyroidism, the American Kennel Club reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Thyroid or pituitary gland conditions: Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can affect the HPO axis and result in menstrual irregularities.
—Laura Schober, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
Thyroid dysfunction, either underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), may lead to heart block.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024
If your dog is sleeping too much, this could indicate health issues, such as canine depression, diabetes and hypothyroidism, the American Kennel Club reports.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Thyroid or pituitary gland conditions: Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) can affect the HPO axis and result in menstrual irregularities.
—Laura Schober, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
Thyroid dysfunction, either underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), may lead to heart block.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 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
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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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