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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Autoimmune diseases: Early menopause may be related to lupus or autoimmune hypothyroidism.
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Mónica Heras, Vogue, 12 May 2025
However, many people have hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's disease.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid.
—EW.com, 9 May 2025
While immunotherapies also come with side effects—including fatigue, skin rashes, and, in a few patients, hypothyroidism—these are often manageable.
—Alice Park, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
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Mónica Heras, Vogue, 12 May 2025
However, many people have hypothyroidism due to Hashimoto's disease.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Jan. 2025
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid.
—EW.com, 9 May 2025
While immunotherapies also come with side effects—including fatigue, skin rashes, and, in a few patients, hypothyroidism—these are often manageable.
—Alice Park, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Hypothyroidism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypothyroidism. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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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
Medical Definition
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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