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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But excessive sweating can be a sign of a medical issue like heart problems, low blood sugar, hyperthyroidism or infections like the flu or tuberculosis.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
This medication should not be used on pregnant or lactating animals, or animals with urinary, stomach or intestinal obstructions, high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Williams had previously revealed Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism diagnoses.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Excess iodine can exacerbate thyroid issues, especially for people with hyperthyroidism.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
This medication should not be used on pregnant or lactating animals, or animals with urinary, stomach or intestinal obstructions, high blood pressure or hyperthyroidism.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Williams had previously revealed Graves’ disease and hyperthyroidism diagnoses.
—Conor Murray, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Excess iodine can exacerbate thyroid issues, especially for people with hyperthyroidism.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 6 Dec. 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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