antithyroid

Etymology
Coined in 1908 from.

Adjective

 * 1)  Reducing the production or effects of thyroid hormones.
 * 2) * 2005, The American Thyroid Association, "Hyperthyroidism",
 * Drugs known as antithyroid agents—methimazole (Tapazole®) or propylthiouracil (PTU)—may be prescribed if your doctor chooses to treat the hyperthyroidism by blocking the thyroid gland’s ability to make new thyroid hormone.
 * 1) * 2005, The American Thyroid Association, "Hyperthyroidism",
 * Drugs known as antithyroid agents—methimazole (Tapazole®) or propylthiouracil (PTU)—may be prescribed if your doctor chooses to treat the hyperthyroidism by blocking the thyroid gland’s ability to make new thyroid hormone.
 * Drugs known as antithyroid agents—methimazole (Tapazole®) or propylthiouracil (PTU)—may be prescribed if your doctor chooses to treat the hyperthyroidism by blocking the thyroid gland’s ability to make new thyroid hormone.

Synonyms

 * thyrostatic

Translations

 * Italian:
 * Portuguese: antitireoide
 * Spanish: antitiroideos