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hyperthyroidism
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
[
hpər 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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hy·per·thy·roid adjective
