THYROTOXICOSIS

hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis

(noun) an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

thyrotoxicosis (plural thyrotoxicoses)

(medicine) The medical condition caused by the state of raised levels of thyroid hormone.

Source: Wiktionary



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