[deficiency of thyroid gland activity; characterized by decreased basal metabolic rate, fatigue and lethargy, sensitivity to cold, and menstrual disturbances; untreated it progresses to myxedema; in infants severe hypothyroidism leads to cretinism. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0020676 Relation/PAR: DISORDER OF THYROID NOS
Relation/CHD: Congenital hypothyroidism
myxedema
familial hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism
myxedema