Hypothyreose

[hypotyʁeˈoːzə]

/[hypotyʁeˈoːzə]/ noun

The verdict

“Hypothyreose” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse, Mangel an Schilddrüsenhormonen im Körper

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Index DE-hypothyreose · Hypothyreose · German

Hypothyreose · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 12 letters
  • VOW-6 6 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "H" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Hypothyreose
PropertyValue
HeadwordHypothyreose
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[hypotyʁeˈoːzə]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Hypothyreose“ im Deutschen

Hypothyreosesitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Hypothyreose is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [hypotyʁeˈoːzə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse, Mangel an Schilddrüsenhormonen im Körper".

Zero misspellings are on record for Hypothyreose in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Hypothyreose, spelled H-Y-P-O-T-H-Y-R-E-O-S-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse, Mangel an Schilddrüsenhormonen im Körper

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Hypothyreose appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Etwa 2,5% der Schwangeren sind von einer Hypothyreose betroffen und müssen behandelt werden. Häufige Ursachen sind Jodmangel oder eine Autoimmunthyreoiditis, wie z. B. die Hashimoto-Thyreoiditis.“

Synonyms

Antonyms

Hyperthyreose

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Hypothyreose"?
"Hypothyreose" is spelled H-Y-P-O-T-H-Y-R-E-O-S-E. The IPA pronunciation is [hypotyʁeˈoːzə].
What does "Hypothyreose" mean?
As a noun, "Hypothyreose" means: Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse, Mangel an Schilddrüsenhormonen im Körper
How do you pronounce "Hypothyreose"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hypothyreose" is [hypotyʁeˈoːzə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hypothyreose" come from?
"Hypothyreose" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list