thyreoitis

/θaɪəˈraɪaɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

inflammation of the thyroid gland, often causing hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism

“She was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, a form of thyreoitis.”

Synonyms

  • thyroid inflammation
  • thyroiditis

Antonyms

  • normal thyroid function
  • thyroid health