Graves' disease
a disease characterized by an enlarged thyroid, a rapid pulse, and increased basal metabolism due to excessive thyroid secretion; exophthalmic goiter.
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British Dictionary definitions for Graves' disease
/ (ɡreɪvz) /
another name for exophthalmic goitre
Origin of Graves' disease
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Scientific definitions for Graves' disease
[ grāvz ]
An autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormone, goiter, protrusion of the eyeballs (exophthalmos), and symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as rapid heartbeat and weight loss. The disease is named after its discoverer, Irish physician Robert James Graves (1796-1853).
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