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Definition of
hypothyroidism noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
hypothyroidism
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
ˌhaɪpoʊˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm
/
/
[
uncountable
]
(
medical
)
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a condition in which the
thyroid
is not active enough, making growth and mental development slower than normal
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hypothyroidism
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