hy·per·thy·roid·ism (h  p r-th roi-d zm)n. 1. Pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones. 2. The condition resulting from excessive activity of the thyroid gland, characterized by increased basal metabolism. |
hyperthyroidism [ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heat Also called thyrotoxicosis See exophthalmic goitre
hyperthyroid adj & n
| hyperthyroidism (hpr-throi-dzm) 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. |
hyperthyroidism
an abnormal thyroid condition distinguished by high metabolic rate and blood pressure and the enlargement of the thyroid. — hyperthyroid, adj.
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ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | hyperthyroidism - an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones 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 |
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