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(thy-roy-DY-tis)
| | Inflammation of the thyroid gland. Thyroiditis may be an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid gland over time, causing hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormone). A temporary form of thyroiditis may also occur after the birth of a baby, or when viral or bacterial infections spread to the thyroid. |
| Previous Definitions: | thyroid gland, thyroid hormone, thyroid hormone treatment, thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyroidectomy | | Next Definitions: | thyroidologist, thyrotropin alfa, thyroxin, thyroxine, tiacumicin B |
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