hypothyroidism
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1. an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones (noun.state)
| hyponym | : | myxedema, myxoedema, |
| definition | : | hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration (noun.state) |
| hyponym | : | cretinism, |
| definition | : | severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting (noun.state) |
| antonym | : | hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, |
| definition | : | an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones (noun.state) |
| antonym | : | hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, |
| definition | : | an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones (noun.state) |
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