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

Examples of hyperthyroidism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Williams had previously revealed Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism diagnoses. —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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hyperthyroidism

• absolutism
• adventurism
• aestheticism
• africanism
• agnosticism
• alcoholism
• anabolism
• anachronism
• anglicanism
• antagonism
• arianism
• asceticism

Kids Definition

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

-ˌrȯid

adjective

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

see graves' disease