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hyperthyroidism: Meaning and Definition of
hy•per•thy•roid•ism
Pronunciation: (hī"pur-thī'roi-diz"um), [key]
— n. Pathol.
- overactivity of the thyroid gland.
- a condition resulting from this, characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos.
See also:
- hyperthyroidism (Thesaurus)
