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hyperthyroidism

DEFINITIONS OF: hyperthyroidism

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

Synonyms:
thyrotoxicosis
Antonyms:
hypothyroidism
an underactive thyroid gland; a glandular disorder resulting from insufficient production of thyroid hormones
Types:
Graves' disease, exophthalmic goiter
exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
Type of:
adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder
a disorder of the glands of the body
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