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hyperthyroidism
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun hyperthyroidism has 1 sense
- hyperthyroidism(n = noun.state) thyrotoxicosis - an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones; Array is a kind of adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder
has particulars: exophthalmic goiter, graves' disease
has parts: exophthalmos
Antonym: hypothyroidism
CIDE DICTIONARY
hyperthyroidism, n.
An abnormality of the thyroid gland characterized by the pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones; -- also, the resulting condition characterized by increased metabolism, weight loss, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, an enlarged thyroid gland and sometimes exophthalmos. It leads to, and may be confirmed by, high plasma levels of triiodothyronine or thyroxin. [WordNet 1.5]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
hyperthyroidism, n. Med. overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting in rapid heartbeat and an increased rate of metabolism.
Derivative
hyperthyroid n. & adj. hyperthyroidic adj.
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