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Hashimoto's disease

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Hashimoto's disease

Definition:
A type of primary hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder, in which anti-thyroid antibodies destroy the ability of the thyroid gland to produce the thyroid hormones. Antibodies against thyroid peroxidase (TPO) and thyroglobulin (Tg) are often seen in this disorder.

Hashimoto's disease is also known as Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Related glossary terms/phrases:
Hypothyroidism
Primary hypothyroidism




Posted: Sunday, January 25, 2015
Last updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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