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hypothyroidism

hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a common thyroid condition in which the thyroid gland does not release enough thyroid hormone into the bloodstream.

Hypothyroidism is a common thyroid condition in which the thyroid gland does not release enough thyroid hormone into the bloodstream. It can arise from genetic or acquired causes, and the most common acquired cause is chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, also called Hashimoto’s disease.