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

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).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Graves' disease¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Graves' disease¹

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

Example Sentences

Graves' disease is an autoimmune condition where your immune system produces antibodies that cause the thyroid to produce too much thyroid hormone, according to the NHS.

From BBC

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.

From Science Daily

A series of guest hosts had to step in 2021 while Ms Williams was out on medical leave to address Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder.

From BBC

It is well known that patients with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk of autoimmune thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's disease and Graves' disease.

From Science Daily

The largest increases in autoimmune disorders were seen in celiac disease, Sjogren's syndrome and Graves' disease.

From Salon