hashimoto's thyroiditis

Questions

What does hashimoto's thyroiditis mean?

An autoimmune disease resulting in a malfunction of the endocrine system associated with low thyroid hormone levels.

Where does hashimoto's thyroiditis come from?

Named after the Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto (1881−1934).

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