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hyperthyroidism
hy·per·thy·roid·ism [ hpər th roy dìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. excessive thyroid hormones: the overproduction of thyroid hormones at dangerously high levels
2. thyroid condition: the condition in which basal metabolism increases as a result of overactivity of the thyroid gland

hy·per·thy·roid adjective
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