HealthAugust 15, 2026

thyroiditis

THY-roi-DY-tis

Definition

Inflammation of the thyroid gland, often caused by an immune system reaction.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'thyreoeides' (shield-shaped) combined with the suffix '-itis,' which denotes inflammation.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe postpartum thyroiditis, a temporary condition following childbirth that is often misdiagnosed as the permanent Hashimoto's disease.

Temporary Or Permanent? Why Postpartum Thyroid Issues Are Often Misdiagnosed As Hashimoto's

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