What is another name for Hashimoto's thyroiditis?

Hashimoto's thyroiditis is more commonly referred to as chronic autoimmune thyroiditis. This condition is characterized by an autoimmune attack on the thyroid gland, leading to its inflammation and eventual impairment of thyroid function.

The name highlights two important aspects of the disease: it is chronic, meaning it persists over a long period, and it involves an autoimmune mechanism where the body's immune system mistakenly targets healthy thyroid tissue. The term "thyroiditis" refers to inflammation of the thyroid gland, which is a key feature of the condition.

While "chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis" does describe the lymphocytic infiltration seen in the thyroid of patients with Hashimoto's, it is not the preferred term. The term "chronic autoimmune thyroiditis" more accurately captures the autoimmune nature of the disease, making it the preferred nomenclature in clinical practice.

The other options provided do not accurately identify the condition as commonly recognized in medical literature.