Look up: hyperthyroidism

1. hyperthyroidism
   [n] - an overactive thyroid gland
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2. Hyperthyroidism
   Too much thyroid hormone being made by the thyroid gland. Causes weight loss, a fast heartbeat and difficulty in relaxing.
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3. Hyperthyroidism
   over-activity of the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, weight loss, fatigue, and diarrhoea
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4. hyperthyroidism
   (= Graves's disease) Excess production of thyroid hormone caused by autoantibodies that bind to the thyroid stimulating hormone receptor and induce secretion of thyroxine by raising cAMP levels in the thyroid cells.
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5. hyperthyroidism
   1. <physiology> Excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland. ... 2. <disease> The abnormal condition resulting from hyperthyroidism marked by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure and various secondary symptoms. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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6. hyperthyroidism
   (hi″pәr-thi´roid-iz-әm) excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland; see also thyrotoxicosis. It affects women far more frequently than men, with peak incidence between 30 and 50 years of age. Manifestations vary from mild symptoms of weakness, insomnia, weight loss, and tremulousness to extreme...
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7. hyperthyroidism
   excess hormone production by the thyroid gland.[6 related articles]
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8. hyperthyroidism
   1. excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland. 2. the abnormal condition resulting from hyperthyroidism marked by increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, and various secondary symptoms.
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9. hyperthyroidism
   hyperthyroidism: see thyroid gland.
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10. hyperthyroidism
    Type: Term Pronunciation: hī-per-thī′royd-izm Definitions: 1. An abnormality of the thyroid gland in which secretion of thyroid hormone is usually increased and no longer under regulatory control of hypothalamic-pituitary centers; characterized by a hypermetabolic state, usually with...
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11. hyperthyroidism
    Overactivity of the thyroid gland due to enlargement or tumour. Symptoms include accelerated heart rate, sweating, anxiety, tremor, and weight loss. Treatment is by drugs or surgery
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12. HYPERTHYROIDISM
    Abnormally increased activity of the thyroid gland, with elevated secretion of thyroid hormones; has not been reported to occur spontaneously in the horse.
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13. Hyperthyroidism
    Overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland which reduces estrogen levels too rapidly and interferes with ovulation.
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14. Hyperthyroidism
    Thyrotoxicosis Grave's disease
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15. Hyperthyroidism
    A very common condition of older cats. Characterised by weight loss, an insatiable appetite, rough unkempt coat and in some cases behavioural changes (such as aggression or hyperactivity). Can be treated by surgical removal of the thyroid gland, with radiation therapy or with medication.
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16. Hyperthyroidism
    Excessive functional activity of the thyroid gland which causes an increased metabolic rate, enlargement of the thyroid gland, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure and various secondary symptoms.
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17. hyperthyroidism
    Too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, cramps, diarrhea, and nervousness. Also called overactive thyroid.
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18. Hyperthyroidism
    `Hyperthyroidism` is the term for overactive tissue within the thyroid gland causing an overproduction of thyroid hormones (thyroxine or "T4" and/or triiodothyronine or "T3"). Hyperthyroidism is thus a cause of thyrotoxicosis, the clinical condition of increased thyroid hormones ...
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