an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
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hyperthyroidism::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | thyrotoxicosis |
| Type of | gland disease, adenosis, glandular disease, glandular disorder |
| Has types | exophthalmic goiter, graves' disease |
Examples of hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism
Have certain medical conditions such as uncontrolled diabetesor hyperthyroidism.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Veterinarians began noticing an epidemic of feline hyperthyroidism in the 1980s.
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Two of the most common thyroid diseases are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
From the stltoday.com
Over time, though, hyperthyroidism has detrimental effects and should be treated.
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Subclinical hyperthyroidism and the risk of coronary heart disease and mortality.
From the nature.com
People who have hyperthyroidism have a thyroid that is secreting too much hormone.
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When I had a transient bout of hyperthyroidism I lost half a stone in a few months.
From the guardian.co.uk
Most of the information applies to an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism.
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Conversely, hyperthyroidism means your thyroid is producing too much thyroid hormone.
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- An overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
- Disease caused by high levels of thyroid hormone in the blood stream
- Too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, cramps, diarrhea, and nervousness. Also called overactive thyroid.
- Hyperthyroidism is a condition caused by the effects of too much thyroid hormone in the body.
- A condition where the thyroid gland produces and secretes more thyroxine or triiodothyronine than normal.
- The body's condition when thyroid hormone levels are excessive. Symptoms include high metabolism, rapid heart rate, fatigue, and manic-depressive behavior.
- A common condition of older cats that has characteristic clinical signs related to overproduction of thyroid hormones. This condition can be present concurrently with diabetes mellitus.
- Overactivity of the thyroid gland. One of the more common causes of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune disorder called Graves' disease.
- Symptoms of increased metabolism due to excess thyroid hormone in the blood. It may be due to an abnormal thyroid gland or from taking thyroid medication. More about this. (over 10 pages on this).
