Hashimoto's thyroiditis

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Hashimoto's thyroiditis
TermHashimoto's thyroiditis
Short definitionHashimoto's thyroiditis (HAH-shee-MOH-toh thy-roy-DY-tis) An autoimmune disease of the thyroid (a gland located under the larynx). It is caused by the build-up of antibodies that attack the thyroid gland and usually causes hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormone). 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Hashimoto's thyroiditis - (pronounced) (HAH-shee-MOH-toh thy-roy-DY-tis) An autoimmune disease of the thyroid (a gland located under the larynx). It is caused by the build-up of antibodies that attack the thyroid gland and usually causes hypothyroidism (lack of thyroid hormone). Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, depression and an inability to move. It's more common in women and can run in families. Also known as autoimmune thyroiditis and Hashimoto's disease

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