hyperthyroid
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or having hyperthyroidism.
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characterized by extreme intensity, emotionalism, or lack of restraint.
hyperthyroid journalism.
Etymology
Origin of hyperthyroid
Example Sentences
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“About 34 percent of the gargoyles have proptosis — you know, bulgy eyes — which goes along with hyperthyroid,” she says with a chuckle.
From Washington Post
While in reality she stood just over five feet tall, even today, she’s frequently depicted “as a hyperthyroid Amazon of nearly six feet, who required ‘policemen seven feet high’ to handle her.”
From Slate
After a few weeks, he would ask for money for hyperthyroid surgery: “Two thousand dollars. But nobody paid me.”
From New York Times
In addition, the entertainer was diagnosed with hyperthyroid disease.
From Fox News
Her bust of Aunt Helena looks rabid, that of Aunt Vidala is hyperthyroid, and that of Aunt Elizabeth appears ready to explode.
From The Guardian
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