Congenital Hypothyroidism Definition

noun
Deficiency of thyroid hormone at birth, usually as a result of improper development of the thyroid gland, a genetic disorder affecting hormone production, or iodine deficiency during pregnancy. If untreated, the condition leads to stunted growth, intellectual disability, and other health problems.
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Congenital Hypothyroidism Sentence Examples

  • In the UK, around one in every 3500 to 4000 newborn babies have congenital hypothyroidism.

  • What is the outlook for children with congenital hypothyroidism?

  • Often babies with congenital hypothyroidism will appear normal at birth, which is why screening is vital.

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