thyroiditis

Noun

Meaning

thyroiditis (countable and uncountable, plural thyroiditides or thyroiditises or thyroidites)

(pathology) Inflammation of the thyroid gland.

Hypernyms

Examples

Hypothyroidism Hyperthyroidism due to certain types of thyroiditis can eventually lead to hypothyroidism (a lack of thyroid hormone), as the thyroid gland is damaged. Source: Internet

"Despite the presumption that hypothyroidism in most pregnant women is caused by chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, which cannot be prevented, the difference among countries suggests another possible explanation -- iodine deficiency, which is preventable. Source: Internet

I have autoimmune thyroiditis and PCOS with an immediate family history of RA, lupus, and sjogrens. Source: Internet

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis occurs when the immune system targets the thyroid gland. Source: Internet

In Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, the TPO antibodies attack your thyroid gland. Source: Internet

Histopathology showed multiple adenomatous nodules and lymphocytic thyroiditis without evidence of malignancy. Source: Internet

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