exophthalmic goitre
noun
a form of hyperthyroidism characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, protrusion of the eyeballs, increased basal metabolic rate, and weight lossAlso called: Graves' disease
Nearby words
exophora, exophoria, exophoric, exophthalmic, exophthalmic goiter, exophthalmic goitre, exophthalmic ophthalmoplegia, exophthalmos, exophytic, exoplanet, exoplasm
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