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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D007037
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D007037
Preferred Name

Hypothyroidism

Definitions
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.
Synonyms
Secondary Hypothyroidisms
TSH Deficiency
Primary Hypothyroidism
Deficiency, TSH
Hormone Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating
Hypothyroidism, Primary
Primary Hypothyroidisms
Hypothyroidism, Central
Secondary Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism, Secondary
TSH Deficiencies
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiency
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiencies
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Deficiency
Central Hypothyroidism
Central Hypothyroidisms
Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
Hypothyroidisms
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