Name | Hypothyroidism |
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Synonyms | Central Hypothyroidism | Central Hypothyroidisms | Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone | Deficiency, TSH | Hormone Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating | Hypothyroidism, Central | Hypothyroidism, Primary | Hypothyroidisms | Hypothyroidism, Secondary | Primary Hypothyroidism | Primary Hypothyroidisms | Secondary Hypothyroidism | Secondary Hypothyroidisms | Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiencies | Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Deficiency | Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiency | TSH Deficiencies | TSH Deficiency |
Definition | 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. |
Categories | Endocrine system disease |
MeSH® ID | D007037 |
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