hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism · hyperthyroidisms
гипертиреоз
The excessive production of hormones by the thyroidThe excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
/ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/
» Tom's girlfriend Mary has hyperthyroidism.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
гипертирео́зgipertireóz
an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
(countable, uncountable)The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.
гипертирео́зgipertireóz
Examples
4 sentencesTom's girlfriend Mary has hyperthyroidism.
Tom has hyperthyroidism.
Mary has hyperthyroidism.
In hyperthyroidism, or high thyroid gland activity, the gland removes iodide ions from the blood stream more rapidly than normal.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
excessive production of hormones by the thyroid:
Forms
plural: hyperthyroidisms| Singular | hyperthyroidism |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones:thyrotoxicosis
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedhyperthyroidic
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable