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Pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
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hyperthyroidism
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Wikipedia
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Hyperthyroidism is the condition that occurs due to excessive production of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland . Thyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause and therefore includes hyperthyroidism. Some, however, ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
hyperthyroidism \hyperthyroidism\ n. (Med.) 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 ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones [syn: thyrotoxicosis ] [ant: hypothyroidism ]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1895, from hyper- + thyroid + -ism .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context medicine English) The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid. 2 (context pathology English) The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.
Usage examples of hyperthyroidism.
The symptoms in either direction, that of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, can be of varying intensity.
It is likely, for instance, that hyperthyroidism arises not from anything wrong with the thyroid itself but from a flaw in the anterior pituitary.
Certain physical conditions, such as low blood sugar or hyperthyroidism, can cause symptoms that seem to be psychological, such as fears, nervousness, irritability, depression, etc.
An announcer, presumably chosen for hyperthyroidism, was shouting: "Now, here's the surprise star of the games.