athyreosis

noun

athy·​re·​o·​sis ˌā-ˌthī-rē-ˈō-səs How to pronounce athyreosis (audio)
plural athyreoses -ˌsēz How to pronounce athyreosis (audio)
: an abnormal condition caused by absence or functional deficiency of the thyroid gland
athyreotic adjective

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“Athyreosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/athyreosis. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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