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Noun: hypothyroidism  ,hI-pu'thI-roy,di-zum
  1. An underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones

Derived forms: hypothyroidisms

Type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder

Antonym: hyperthyroidism

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