thyroiditis

/ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdaɪtɪs/
noun
  1. Inflammation of the thyroid gland, often causing pain or swelling in the neck and problems with hormone production.
    • Thyroiditis can sometimes go away on its own without treatment.
    • Hashimoto's disease is a common cause of thyroiditis.
    • The patient was diagnosed with thyroiditis after complaining of a sore throat and fatigue.