hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism
Definition
hyper·thy·roid·ism (-t̸hī′ro̵id iz′əm)
noun
- excessive activity of the thyroid gland
- the disorder resulting from this or from taking too much thyroid extract, characterized by loss of weight, nervousness, a rapid pulse, etc.
hyperthyroidism
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- treat: Specialist advice should be sought for treating hyperthyroidism in pregnancy.
- cause: Treatment for Graves' disease There are three forms of treatment for the hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease.
- have: This cat also has hyperthyroidism for which she is now on medication.
- diagnose: Once diagnosed, hyperthyroidism can usually be treated successfully.
- develop: About 2 in 100 women, and 2 in 1000 men, develop hyperthyroidism at some stage of their life.
Adjective modifier
- subclinical: There is no consensus on the management of subclinical hyperthyroidism.
- feline: Her research interests to date include cobalamin levels in health and disease, feline hyperthyroidism, and canine lymphoma.
- mild: Conversely, in patients receiving replacement therapy with thyroxine mild hyperthyroidism may occur.
- untreated: Untreated hyperthyroidism means women are unlikely to become pregnant.
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