Congenital absence of the thyroid gland or suppression or absence of its hormonal secretion. See hypothyroidism. SYN: athyrea (2), athyrosis.
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athy·roid·ism (a-thiґroid-iz-əm) 1. hypothyroidism. 2. athyria (def. 2).Medical dictionary. 2011.
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athy·roid·ism (a-thiґroid-iz-əm) 1. hypothyroidism. 2. athyria (def. 2).Medical dictionary. 2011.