Hashimoto's thyroiditis

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Named after the Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto (1881−1934).

Noun[edit]

Hashimoto's thyroiditis (uncountable)

  1. (pathology) An autoimmune disease resulting in a malfunction of the endocrine system associated with low thyroid hormone levels.