thyrotoxicosis

thy·ro·tox·i·co·sis  (thr-tks-kss)

n.

A condition resulting from excessive concentrations of thyroid hormones in the body, as in hyperthyroidism.

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Noun

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