Hypothyroid (adjective)

The medical condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough hormones.

Origin:

The word "hypothyroid" is derived from greek words "hypo" meaning "under" or "below" and "thyroid" which refers to the thyroid gland. it refers to the medical condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough hormones.

Examples:

1. Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder.
2. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include weight gain, fatigue, and cold intolerance.
3. Hypothyroidism can be treated with hormone replacement therapy.
4. Hypothyroid patients need to take lifelong hormone replacement therapy.
5. Diagnosis of hypothyroidism is made by measuring levels of thyroid hormones and thyroid-stimulating hormone.