hyperthyroidism
Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/
The English word “hyperthyroidism” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
- The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.
Etymology
From hyper- + thyroid + -ism.
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More English words
- hyperthyreosis
- hyperthyrion
- hyperthyroid
- hyperthyroidic
- hyperthyroidization
- hyperthyrotropinemia
- hyperthyroxinemia
- hyperthyroxinemic
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