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Graves' disease
[ greyvz ]
noun
, Pathology.
- a disease characterized by an enlarged thyroid, a rapid pulse, and increased basal metabolism due to excessive thyroid secretion; exophthalmic goiter.
Graves' disease
/ ɡreɪvz /
Graves' disease
/ grāvz /
- An autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormone, goiter, protrusion of the eyeballs ( exophthalmos ), and symptoms of hyperthyroidism, such as rapid heartbeat and weight loss. The disease is named after its discoverer, Irish physician Robert James Graves (1796–1853).
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Graves' disease1
First recorded in 1865–70; named after R. J. Graves (1796–1853), Irish physician
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Graves' disease1
C19: named after R. J. Graves (1796–1853), Irish physician
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Example Sentences
In the chapter on Graves Disease, the use of the touch of a snake, or of a snake's skin worn around the neck, is mentioned.
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