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Hypothyroidism

Also called Underactive thyroid

EndocrinologyFamily MedicineInternal MedicineImportant

Thyroid hormone deficiency causing metabolic slowdown, manifesting as fatigue, weight gain, cold intolerance, and constipation.

Korean

갑상선 기능 저하증

갑상선 호르몬 분비 부족으로 인한 전신 대사 저하 상태; 피로·체중 증가·추위 민감성이 주요 증상.

French

Hypothyroïdie

Déficit en hormones thyroïdiennes entraînant un ralentissement métabolique, se manifestant par fatigue, prise de poids, intolérance au froid et constipation.

Word parts

  • hypo-Prefix(Greek) Below, under, deficient
  • thyroid/oRootThyroid gland
  • -ismSuffix(Greek) Condition, process

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