hypothyroidism
Meaning of hypothyroidism: Too little thyroid hormone.
Definition of hypothyroidism
Too little thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and sensitivity to the cold. Also called underactive thyroid.
How hypothyroidism is built
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hypothyroidism
- hypo- Prefix · Greek below normal, deficient, under
- thyr/o, thyroid/o Combining form · Greek thyroid gland
- -ism Suffix · Greek condition, state, process
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