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hy⋅per⋅thy⋅roid⋅ism

  [hahy-per-thahy-roi-diz-uhm]
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–noun Pathology.
1. overactivity of the thyroid gland.
2. a condition resulting from this, characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos.
Origin:
1895–1900; hyper- + thyroid + -ism
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hy·per·thy·roid·ism   (hī'pər-thī'roi-dĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. Pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones.

  2. The condition resulting from excessive activity of the thyroid gland, characterized by increased basal metabolism.

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Main Entry: hy·per·thy·roid·ism
Pronunciation: -"roid-"iz-&m, -r&d-
Function: noun
: excessive functional activity of thethyroid gland; also : the resulting condition marked especially by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure called alsothyrotoxicosis; —see GRAVES' DISEASE
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hyperthyroidism hy·per·thy·roid·ism (hī'pər-thī'roi-dĭz'əm)
n.

  1. Pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones.

  2. The condition resulting from excessive activity of the thyroid gland, characterized by increased basal metabolism.

hy'per·thy'roid adj.

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hyperthyroidism   (hī'pər-thī'roi-dĭz'əm)  Pronunciation Key 
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.
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hyperthyroidism

excess hormone production by the thyroid gland.

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