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thyroiditis

noun thy·roid·itis \ˌthī-ˌri-ˈdī-təs, ˌthī-rə-\

Definition of THYROIDITIS

:  inflammation of the thyroid gland
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Origin of THYROIDITIS

New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1885
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thyroiditis

noun thy·roid·itis \ˌthī-ˌrid-ˈīt-əs, -rəd-\

Medical Definition of THYROIDITIS

:  inflammation of the thyroid gland

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