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Hypothyroidism

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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.     
See Also Congenital Hypothyroidism; Myxedema
Examples Congenital Hypothyroidism; Myxedema 		Other names Hypothyroidisms
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Bamforth syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Cleft Palate *Hair Diseases *Hypothyroidism.
Jung Wolff Back Stahl syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Hypothyroidism *Tracheal Stenosis Cerebellum Anterior Chamber/abnormalities.
Thyrotropin deficiency, isolated  0   *Hypothyroidism Thyrotropin/deficiency.
Zadik Barak Levin syndrome  0   *Abnormalities, Multiple *Anodontia *Cleft Palate *Dermoid Cyst *Hypothyroidism.
Johanson Blizzard syndrome  0   *Deafness *Ectodermal Dysplasia *Hypothyroidism *Pancreatic Diseases Nose/abnormalities.

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