甲低

jiǎdī

noun

Meanings

1 hypothyroidism
2 underactive thyroid

Characters

shell; first; abbr. for thyroid

Examples

HSK 6

甲低会导致疲劳和体重增加。

Jiǎdī huì dǎozhì píláo hé tǐzhòng zēngjiā.

Hypothyroidism can cause fatigue and weight gain.

HSK 6

他每天服用治疗甲低的药物。

Tā měitiān fúyòng zhìliáo jiǎdī de yàowù.

He takes medication for hypothyroidism every day.

Tips

memory

Abbreviation of 甲状腺功能减低 ('thyroid function reduction'). Pairs with 甲亢 ('thyroid-over' = hyperthyroidism). Mnemonic: 甲低 = thyroid-low, 甲亢 = thyroid-high.

Stroke Order

甲 jiǎ

低 dī