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hyperthyroidism
[hahy-per-thahy-roi-diz-uhm]
noun
overactivity of the thyroid gland.
a condition resulting from this, characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos.
hyperthyroidism
/ ˌɪəˈθɪɔɪˌɪə /
noun
Also called: thyrotoxicosis.overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heat See exophthalmic goitre
hyperthyroidism
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
Other Word Forms
- ˌˈٳǾ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of hyperthyroidism1
Example Sentences
But the paper notes individuals with the alcohol-protective alleles also had worse health outcomes in certain areas: more lifetime tobacco use, more emotional eating, more Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism.
So can several medical conditions, including hyperthyroidism and multiple sclerosis.
This was a middle-aged woman who had a racing heart, who became short of breath with any exertion, who was rapidly losing weight — a classic presentation of thyroid-hormone overload, a condition known as hyperthyroidism.
And she has since developed fibromyalgia and Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition that causes hyperthyroidism.
Jones was also dealing with hyperthyroidism — he was waived at the time with a non-football illness designation — which can result in fatigue.
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