hyperthyroidism
[hahy-per-thahy-roi-diz-uh m]
- overactivity of the thyroid gland.
- a condition resulting from this, characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos.
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Hyperthyroidism is eight times more common in women than in men.
When You Don't Know Where to TurnSteven J. Bartlett
The classical symptoms of hyperthyroidism are staring eyes and enlargement of the neck, but these need not be present.
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hyperthyroidism
- overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heatAlso called: thyrotoxicosis See exophthalmic goitre
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hyperthyroidism
(hī′pər-thī′roi-dĭz′əm)- Pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones.
- The condition resulting from excessive activity of the thyroid gland, characterized by increased basal metabolism.
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hyperthyroidism
[hī′pər-thī′roi-dĭz′əm]
- 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. Compare hypothyroidism.
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