Hypothyroidism - ț̢
A syndrome that results from abnormally low secretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND, leading to a decrease in BASAL METABOLIC RATE. In its most severe form, there is accumulation of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and EDEMA, known as MYXEDEMA.
Synonyms : Hypothyroidisms
Hypotonic Solutions - ț̢
Solutions that have a lesser osmotic pressure than a reference solution such as blood, plasma, or interstitial fluid.
Synonyms : Solutions, Hypotonic
Hypotrichida - ț̢
An order of ciliate protozoa. Characteristics include a dorsoventrally flattened, highly mobile body with a unique cursorial type of locomotion.
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Hypotrichosis - ț̢
Presence of less than the normal amount of hair. (Dorland, 27th ed)