an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
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thyrotoxicosis::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hyperthyroidism |
| Type of | gland disease, adenosis, glandular disease, glandular disorder |
| Has types | exophthalmic goiter, graves' disease |
Examples of thyrotoxicosis
thyrotoxicosis
Amiodarone-induced thyrotoxicosis is a predictor of adverse cardiovascular outcome.
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These are normal in the other forms, and in thyrotoxicosis the levels of thyroxine and triiodothyronine are elevated, with resultant suppression of TSH production by the pituitary gland.
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