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hyperthyroidism
[ hahy-per-thahy-roi-diz-uhm ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm /
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noun Pathology.
overactivity of the thyroid gland.
a condition resulting from this, characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos.
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How to use hyperthyroidism in a sentence
Hyperthyroidism is eight times more common in women than in men.
When You Don't Know Where to Turn|Steven J. BartlettThe classical symptoms of hyperthyroidism are staring eyes and enlargement of the neck, but these need not be present.
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British Dictionary definitions for hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm) /
noun
overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heatAlso called: thyrotoxicosis See exophthalmic goitre
Derived forms of hyperthyroidism
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Scientific definitions for hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism
[ hī′pÉ™r-thī′roi-dÄz′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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