Hyperthyroidism Definition

hīpər-thīroi-dĭzəm
noun
Excessive activity of the thyroid gland.
Webster's New World
The disorder resulting from this or from taking too much thyroid extract, characterized by loss of weight, nervousness, a rapid pulse, etc.
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Other Word Forms of Hyperthyroidism

Noun

Singular:
hyperthyroidism
Plural:
hyperthyroidisms

Hyperthyroidism Sentence Examples

  • Specialist advice should be sought for treating hyperthyroidism in pregnancy.

  • When production of the thyroid hormones increases despite the level of TSH being produced, hyperthyroidism occurs.

  • This cat also has hyperthyroidism for which she is now on medication.

  • About 2 in 100 women, and 2 in 1000 men, develop hyperthyroidism at some stage of their life.

  • There is no consensus on the management of subclinical hyperthyroidism.

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