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hypothyroidism: see thyroid gland thyroid gland, endocrine gland, situated in the neck, that secretes hormones necessary for growth and proper metabolism. It consists of two lobes connected by a narrow segment called the isthmus. The lobes lie on either side of the trachea, the isthmus in front of it.
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hypothyroidism [¦hī·pō′thī‚rȯi‚diz·əm]

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Condition caused by deficient secretion of the thyroid hormone.

Hypothyroidism

decreased functioning of the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism is a mild form of myxedema. Its basic symptoms are fatigue, slowing down of physical and mental activity, somnolence, sluggishness, decreased memory, sensitivity to cold, puffiness of the face, edematous eyelids, dryness of skin, loss of hair, constipation, and lowered basal metabolism. The treatment for hypothyroidism is hormone therapy.

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Hypothyroidism (redirected from Congenital hypothyroidism)

Hypothyroidism
(redirected from Congenital hypothyroidism)