n. The disease state caused by insufficient production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A pathological condition in which there is diminished activity of the thyroid gland.
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n. an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
Word Usage
"The non-diagnosis and mismanagement of hypothyroidism is not only catastrophic for the patients concerned but is a financial drain on the Welsh economy, the NHS, the Benefits Systems and Social Services Systems throughout Wales."