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hyperthyroidism

/,haɪpər'θaɪrɔɪ,dɪzəm/

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noun
an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
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Similar:

thyrotoxicosis

Opposite:

hypothyroidism

type of:
gland disease adenosis glandular disease glandular disorder

Definition that contains hyperthyroidism

exophthalmic goiter exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
graves' disease exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
iodine-125 light radioactive isotope of iodine with a half-life of 60 days; used as a tracer in thyroid studies and as a treatment for hyperthyroidism
thyrotoxic of or relating to or affected by hyperthyroidism