Hypothyroidism

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.

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Tree Number(s): C19.874.482

MeSH Unique ID: D007037

Entry Terms:

• Hypothyroidisms
• Primary Hypothyroidism
• Hypothyroidism, Primary
• Primary Hypothyroidisms
• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiency
• Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
• Hormone Deficiency, Thyroid-Stimulating
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Deficiency
• Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Deficiencies
• TSH Deficiency
• Deficiency, TSH
• TSH Deficiencies
• Secondary Hypothyroidism
• Hypothyroidism, Secondary
• Secondary Hypothyroidisms
• Central Hypothyroidism
• Central Hypothyroidisms
• Hypothyroidism, Central

See Also:

• Congenital Hypothyroidism
• Myxedema

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Endocrine System Diseases
Thyroid Diseases
Hypothyroidism
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Myxedema