Definition of Hypothyroidism
a condition in which the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain important hormones
Examples of Hypothyroidism in a sentence
A diagnosis of hypothyroidism was given to the patient when bloodwork showed her thyroid gland was not producing adequate amounts of hormones. 🔊
The leading cause of thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism causes body functions to slow down. 🔊
Calorie consumption and oxygen usage are both effected when hypothyroidism slows the production of thyroid hormones. 🔊
Because she has hypothyroidism, a lack of hormones causes the woman to be both overweight and depressed. 🔊
A lack of important hormones with hypothyroidism means important brain functions will be lacking. 🔊
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