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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
/ ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm /
noun
- overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heat Also calledthyrotoxicosis See exophthalmic goitre
hyperthyroidism
/ hī′pər-thī′roi-dĭz′əm /
- 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
Derived Forms
- ˌhyperˈthyroid, adjectivenoun
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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