hyperthyroidism

American  

[hahy-per-thahy-roi-diz-uhm] / ˌhaɪ pərˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm /

noun

Pathology.

1. overactivity of the thyroid gland.

2. a condition resulting from this, characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos.

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hyperthyroidism British  

/ ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm /

noun

1. Also called: thyrotoxicosis.  overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heat See exophthalmic goitre

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hyperthyroidism Scientific  

/ hī′pər-thī′roi-dĭz′əm /

1. An abnormality of the thyroid gland characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormone, which can result in an increased basal metabolic rate, causing weight loss, heart palpitations, and tremors.

2. Compare hypothyroidism

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Other Word Forms

• hyperthyroid adjective

Etymology

Origin of hyperthyroidism

First recorded in 1895–1900; hyper- + thyroid + -ism

Example Sentences

So can several medical conditions, including hyperthyroidism and multiple sclerosis.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023

Jones was also dealing with hyperthyroidism — he was waived at the time with a non-football illness designation — which can result in fatigue.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2022

At this stage in his life, Sherman, suffering from hyperthyroidism and kidney disease that caused his weight to plummet to eight pounds, sticks to a routine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2020

In humans, weight loss and increased appetite are among the hallmark symptoms of hyperthyroidism, in which the gland churns out huge quantities of hormones, sending the body’s internal systems into overdrive.

From New York Times • May 16, 2017

Auricular fibrillation may occur in hearts which are suffering from valvular lesions, especially mitral stenosis, and may occur in syphilitic hearts, in various sclerotic conditions of the heart, and in hyperthyroidism.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)