Graves' disease
Hyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballsHyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)Hyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Named after Irish physician Robert James Graves (1796–1853).Named after Irish physician Robert James Graves (1796–1853).
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Synonyms
2 synonymsexophthalmic goiterGraves-Basedow disease
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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