hyperthyroidism meaning

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hyperthyroidism (noun): an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones.

Definition of hyperthyroidism

  1. an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones

    Synonyms: thyrotoxicosis

    Opposite: hypothyroidism

    Type of: glandular disease

    Kinds: Graves' disease

Scrabble score: 32 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in SM · 15-letter words

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