Wolff-Chaikoff effect

Noun

A reduction in thyroid hormone levels caused by ingestion of a large amount of iodine.

Japanese Meaning

大量のヨウ素摂取により引き起こされる、甲状腺ホルモンの合成低下現象

The patient's transient hypothyroidism was attributed to the Wolff-Chaikoff effect after she took a large iodine supplement.

患者の一過性の甲状腺機能低下は、彼女が大量のヨウ素を摂取したことによって甲状腺ホルモンが低下する現象（ウォルフ・チャイコフ効果）が原因と考えられた。

Sense（1）

A reduction in thyroid hormone levels caused by ingestion of a large amount of iodine.

Wolff-Chaikoff effects

（ plural ）