Hypothyroidism

A syndrome that results from abnormally low secretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND, leading to a decrease in BASAL METABOLIC RATE. In its most severe form, there is accumulation of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and EDEMA, known as MYXEDEMA. It may be primary or secondary due to other pituitary disease, or hypothalamic dysfunction.

Also Known As:

Central Hypothyroidism; Primary Hypothyroidism; Secondary Hypothyroidism; TSH Deficiency; Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiency; Central Hypothyroidisms; Deficiency, TSH; Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone; Hormone Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating; Hypothyroidism, Central; Hypothyroidism, Primary; Hypothyroidism, Secondary; Hypothyroidisms; Primary Hypothyroidisms; Secondary Hypothyroidisms; TSH Deficiencies; Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Deficiency; Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiencies

Endocrine System Diseases: 968
- Thyroid Diseases: 6126
  - Hypothyroidism: 16964

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