Acting against or opposing the function of the thyroid gland, or describing a substance that reduces thyroid activity.
From anti- (against) + thyroid (from Greek thyreoeides, shield-shaped, referring to the gland's shape). Medical terminology combining Greek roots to describe substances or treatments that inhibit thyroid function.
Antithyroid drugs became game-changers for treating Graves' disease, an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own thyroid—sometimes a chemical enemy is exactly what you need to restore peace in your own body!
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