noun
- Plural of hypothyroid; people who have hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in healthcare and scientific contexts
Examples
- Many hypothyroids require daily thyroid hormone replacement therapy.
- The study compared treatment outcomes in hypothyroids versus healthy controls.
- Hypothyroids often experience fatigue and weight gain as symptoms.
- Doctors monitor hypothyroids regularly to adjust medication dosages.
- Some hypothyroids benefit from dietary changes in addition to medication.