- athyrea
- 1. SYN: hypothyroidism. 2. SYN: athyroidism.
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athy·rea (ə-thiґre-ə) 1. hypothyroidism. 2. athyria (def. 2).
Medical dictionary. 2011.
athyrea
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athyroidism — Congenital absence of the thyroid gland or suppression or absence of its hormonal secretion. See hypothyroidism. SYN: athyrea (2), athyrosis. * * * athy·roid·ism (a thiґroid iz … Medical dictionary
hypothyroidism — Diminished production of thyroid hormone, leading to clinical manifestations of thyroid insufficiency, including low metabolic rate, tendency to weight gain, somnolence and sometimes myxedema. SYN: athyrea … Medical dictionary
