Dysthyroidism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dysthyroidism is a noun meaning (pathology) An abnormal functioning of the thyroid gland, referring to either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism (thyroid hormone deficiency or excess).
Meaning
(pathology) An abnormal functioning of the thyroid gland, referring to either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism (thyroid hormone deficiency or excess).
Example Sentences
Dysthyroidism, whether in excess or deficiency, has clinical manifestations within different portions of the digestive tract and viscera.
Word Forms
- dysthyroidisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyrosis, thyroidopathy, athyroidism, athyreosis.
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