hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pər-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm 
: excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting condition marked especially by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure
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Williams had previously revealed Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism diagnoses.
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Conor Murray, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Excess iodine can exacerbate thyroid issues, especially for people with hyperthyroidism.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
In cases of hyperthyroidism, treatment aims to normalize thyroid hormone levels, often through medications.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
To avoid wallowing in their pity and reassurances, the women recite their own medical ailments (hyperthyroidism, gallstones, diabetes, irritable bowel) and promise to be there for each other.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Conor Murray, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Excess iodine can exacerbate thyroid issues, especially for people with hyperthyroidism.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
In cases of hyperthyroidism, treatment aims to normalize thyroid hormone levels, often through medications.
—Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
To avoid wallowing in their pity and reassurances, the women recite their own medical ailments (hyperthyroidism, gallstones, diabetes, irritable bowel) and promise to be there for each other.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pər-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm
-rəd-
: abnormally high activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting abnormal state of health
hyperthyroid
adjective
-ˌrȯid
Medical Definition
hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm, -rəd-
: excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting condition marked especially by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure
called also thyrotoxicosis
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