English noun: hypothyroidism | |||
1. | hypothyroidism (state) an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cretinism, myxedema, myxoedema | ||
Antonyms | hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis | ||