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hyperthyroidism
(encz) | hyperthyroidism,hypertyreóza n: Zdeněk Brož |
hyperthyroidism
(gcide) | 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 rate, high blood
pressure, an enlarged thyroid gland and sometimes
exophthalmos. It leads to, and may be confirmed by, high
plasma levels of triiodothyronine or thyroxin.
Syn: thyrotoxicosis.
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hyperthyroidism
(wn) | hyperthyroidism
n 1: an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive
production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting
from excessive production of thyroid hormones [syn:
hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis] [ant:
hypothyroidism] |
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