thyrotoxicosis
thyrotoxicosis · thyrotoxicoses
The medical condition caused by the state of raised levels of thyroid hormoneThe medical condition caused by the state of raised levels of thyroid hormone.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The medical condition caused by the state of raised levels of thyroid hormone.
More definitions
- an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
Origin
Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der.
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Forms
plural: thyrotoxicoses| Singular | thyrotoxicosis |
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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:hyperthyroidism
Word family
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