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athyroidism

a·thy·roid·ism

(ā-thī'royd-izm),
Congenital absence of the thyroid gland or suppression or absence of its hormonal secretion. See: hypothyroidism.
Synonym(s): athyrea (2) , athyrosis
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athyroidism

(1) Thyroid agenesis, thyroid aplasia. 
(2) Hypothyroidism.
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a·thy·roid·ism

(ā-thī'royd-izm)
Congenital absence of the thyroid gland or suppression or absence of its hormonal secretion.
See: hypothyroidism
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