hyperthyreose

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hyperthyroidism
The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid
Excessive activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate and high blood pressure
an excess of thyroid hormone which may result from an overactive thyroid gland or nodule, or from taking too much thyroid hormone
A condition characterized by accelerated metabolism caused by an excessive amount of thyroid hormones (overactive thyroid)
A disease in which the victim often becomes nervous and sweaty, and has a racing heart In serious cases, it can lead to death
Condition in which too much thyroid hormone is circulating throughout the body, causing excessive stimulation of metabolic activity in body cells Same condition as thyrotoxicosis
A condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone
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excessive thyroid gland activity
an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
thyrotoxicosis; excessive production of thyroxine by the thyroid gland, as well as the resulting condition marked by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter), rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, and exophthalmos (protruding eyes)
The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones
A condition marked by excessive secretory activity of the thyroid gland
{i} condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive
Overactivity of the thyroid gland One of the more common causes of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune disorder called Graves' disease