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hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pər-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm
: excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting condition marked especially by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure
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Treating hyperthyroidism involves medicine, radioiodine therapy, or thyroid surgery.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The inability to gain weight may be due to a health condition like hyperthyroidism.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Injuries, certain medications, infections, skin conditions, and endocrine disorders like Addison's disease or hyperthyroidism can also cause a black line on one or more of your nails.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
For instance, a person with hyperthyroidism and new palpitations may have warm, sweaty skin, whereas someone with anemia may appear pale or have cool hands and feet.
—Rafle Fernandez, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
circa 1900, in the meaning defined above
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“Hyperthyroidism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperthyroidism. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pər-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm
-rəd-
: abnormally high activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting abnormal state of health
hyperthyroid
adjective
-ˌrȯid
Medical Definition
hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm, -rəd-
: excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting condition marked especially by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure
called also thyrotoxicosis
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