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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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Words nearby hyperthyroidism
hyperthermophile, hyperthrombinemia, hyperthymia, hyperthymism, hyperthyroid, hyperthyroidism, hyperthyroxinemia, hypertonia, hypertonic, hypertrichosis, hypertriglyceridemia
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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
hyperthyroid, adjective, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism
[ hī′pər-thī′roi-dĭz′əm ]
n.
Pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones.
The condition resulting from excessive activity of the thyroid gland, characterized by increased basal metabolism.
Other words from hyperthyroidism
hy′per•thy′roid adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for hyperthyroidism
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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