hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pər-ˈthī-ˌrȯi-ˌdi-zəm 
: excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting condition marked especially by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure
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Thyroid dysfunction, either underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), may lead to heart block.
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Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Treating hyperthyroidism involves medicine, radioiodine therapy, or thyroid surgery.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The inability to gain weight may be due to a health condition like hyperthyroidism.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Injuries, certain medications, infections, skin conditions, and endocrine disorders like Addison's disease or hyperthyroidism can also cause a black line on one or more of your nails.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Treating hyperthyroidism involves medicine, radioiodine therapy, or thyroid surgery.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024
The inability to gain weight may be due to a health condition like hyperthyroidism.
—Patty Weasler, Rn, Bsn, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
Injuries, certain medications, infections, skin conditions, and endocrine disorders like Addison's disease or hyperthyroidism can also cause a black line on one or more of your nails.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
ˌhī-pər-ˈthī-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm
-rəd-
: abnormally high activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting abnormal state of health
hyperthyroid
adjective
-ˌrȯid
Medical Definition
hyperthyroidism
noun
hy·per·thy·roid·ism
-ˌrȯid-ˌiz-əm, -rəd-
: excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland
also
: the resulting condition marked especially by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, and high blood pressure
called also thyrotoxicosis
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