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hyperthyroid Definition

hyper·thy·roid (hī′pər t̸hī′ro̵id′)

adjective

of, characterized by, or having hyperthyroidism

noun

a hyperthyroid person

hyperthyroid Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cat: We will be comparing three different groups of cats: diabetic cats, hyperthyroid cats and healthy control cats.
  • disease: In studies of hyperthyroid disease it is planned to use group sizes of 15 animals.
  • patient: For this reason, iodine was given to hyperthyroid patients before surgery.
  • case: Conversely, it decreases thyroid function in hyperthyroid cases.