hypothyroidism

Noun
  1. An underactive thyroid gland;
    A glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones (synset 114144758)
    is a type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the body
    subtypes:
    • myxedema, myxoedema - hypothyroidism marked by dry skin and swellings around lips and nose as well as mental deterioration
    • cretinism - severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting

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