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

Examples of hypothyroidism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, anemia or hypothyroidism can lead to fatigue. —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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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

-ˌrȯid

adjective

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