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hypothyroidism

/ˌhaɪpəʊˈθaɪrɔɪdɪzəm/noun

उच्चारण हाइपोथाइरॉइडिज़म

अवटु-अल्पक्रियता, हाइपोथायरॉइडिज़्म

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noun
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    [U] medical

    a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, which can cause tiredness, weight gain and slow growth

    अवटु-अल्पक्रियता, हाइपोथायरॉइडिज़्म

    • Hypothyroidism is usually treated with daily tablets.
    • She was tested for hypothyroidism because she always felt tired.

    Opposite hyperthyroidism

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thyroid noun
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Do not confuse hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormone) and hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone).

Hypothyroidism (थायरॉइड हॉर्मोन की कमी) और hyperthyroidism (थायरॉइड हॉर्मोन की अधिकता) में भ्रम न करें।