Graves' disease

[ greyvz ]

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

Origin of Graves' disease

1
First recorded in 1865–70; named after R. J. Graves (1796–1853), Irish physician

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British Dictionary definitions for Graves' disease

Graves' disease

/ (ɡreɪvz) /


noun
  1. another name for exophthalmic goitre

Origin of Graves' disease

1
C19: named after R. J. Graves (1796–1853), Irish physician

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Scientific definitions for Graves' disease

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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