Hypothyroid

usgb/haɪpoʊˈθaɪrɔɪd/
adjective

Having an underactive thyroid gland that produces insufficient hormones.

She was diagnosed as hypothyroid after several tests showed low thyroid hormone levels.
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hypothyroid condition, hypothyroid symptoms, hypothyroid patient

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Medical

The term is primarily used in a clinical setting.

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Patients diagnosed as hypothyroid require careful monitoring.
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Informal

In everyday conversations, people might refer to the condition simply as 'low thyroid'.

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Understanding the informal usage can help in health discussions with friends.
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Formal

When speaking in a formal context, use specific medical terminology.

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Presenting the diagnosis formally is important in clinical documentation.
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