hy·per·thy·roid·ism

(hī′pər-thī′roi-dĭz′əm)

1. Excessive production of thyroid hormones.

2. Excessive activity of the thyroid gland, characterized by increased basal metabolism.

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hyperthyroidism

(ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm)

(Pathology) overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heat. Also called: thyrotoxicosis See exophthalmic goitre

ˌhyperˈthyroid adj, n

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hy•per•thy•roid•ism

(ˌhaɪ pərˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm)

n.

1. overactivity of the thyroid gland.

2. a condition resulting from this, characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos.

[1895–1900]

hyperthyroidism

an abnormal thyroid condition distinguished by high metabolic rate and blood pressure and the enlargement of the thyroid. — hyperthyroid, adj.

hyperthyroidism

Oversecretion of thyroxine, resulting in increased metabolic and heart rates, circulation, and blood pressure.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones

thyrotoxicosis

adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the body

exophthalmic goiter, Graves' disease - exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs

exophthalmos - protrusion of the eyeball from the socket

hypothyroidism - an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones

Translations

υπερθυρεοειδισμός

hüpertüreooskilpnäärme ületalitlus

hyperthyroïdie

ipertiroidismo

hy·per·thy·roid·ism

n. hipertiroidismo, actividad excesiva de la tiroides.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

hyperthyroidism

n hipertiroidismo

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