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hy⋅per⋅thy⋅roid

[hahy-per-thahy-roid]
–adjective Pathology.
1. of, pertaining to, or having hyperthyroidism.
2. characterized by extreme intensity, emotionalism, or lack of restraint: hyperthyroid journalism.

Origin:
1915–20; hyper- + thyroid
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hy·per·thy·roid   (hī'pər-thī'roid')   
adj.  Of, relating to, or affected with hyperthyroidism.
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Main Entry: 1hy·per·thy·roid
Pronunciation: -'thI-"roid
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or affected withhyperthyroidism hyperthyroid state> hyperthyroid patient>

Main Entry: 2hyperthyroid
Function: noun
: a person affected with hyperthyroidism
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