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antithyroid

antithyroid

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That reduces the activity of the thyroid gland
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntiˈθaɪrɔɪd/
  • Specialized
: antitiroideo
  • Antithyroid medications are commonly prescribed to patients with hyperthyroidism.

Examples

  • Recent studies have examined the long-term effectiveness of antithyroid therapy in treating Graves' disease.

  • The doctor discussed the possible side effects of antithyroid drugs with his patient.

  • The doctor prescribed an antithyroid medication to manage her symptoms.

  • Is this antithyroid treatment effective for everyone?

  • Doctors often prescribe antithyroid drugs to manage hyperthyroidism and reduce hormone levels.

  • After the diagnosis, she began taking antithyroid medication to help control her thyroid function.

  • The antithyroid treatment is effective in alleviating symptoms caused by excess thyroid activity.

Surface Forms

antithyroid positive

Morphology

antithyroid = thyroid (transparent) = anti + thyroid

The word is formed directly from anti- plus thyroid, so its meaning is recoverable from the components.

Etymology

Antithyroid is made of anti- meaning 'against' and thyroid meaning 'shield-shaped gland'. So an antithyroid drug works 'against' the thyroid and helps stop or slow the gland when it is too active.