hyperthyroidism
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/ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/
English
Definitions
noun
- The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
- The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.
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Synonyms
thyrotoxicosishypobasedow's diseaseoveractive thyroiddiffuse toxic goiterexophthalmic goitergraves' diseasethyrotoxic crisisparry's diseaseplummer's diseasetoxic goiterthyroid stormhyperthyrotropinemiahyperthyroidizationhyperthyreosishyperpituitarism