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Graves' disease

[ greyvz ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. a disease characterized by an enlarged thyroid, a rapid pulse, and increased basal metabolism due to excessive thyroid secretion; exophthalmic goiter.


Graves' disease

/ ɡreɪvz /

noun

  1. another name for exophthalmic goitre
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


Graves' disease

/ grāvz /

  1. 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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