hashimoto's thyroiditis

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Definition of hashimoto's thyroiditis in English English dictionary

An autoimmune disease resulting in a malfunction of the endocrine system associated with low thyroid hormone levels

(Medicine) autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland which can serve as a precursor to Graves' disease (characterized by deficient activity and enlargement of the thyroid gland)

Hyphenation

hashimoto's thy·roid·i·tis

Etymology

() * Named after the Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto (1881−1934)