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hyperthyroidism

/hahy-per-thahy-roi-diz-uhm/US // ˌhaɪ pərˈθaɪ rɔɪˌdɪz əm //UK // (ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪrɔɪˌdɪzəm) //

甲状腺功能亢进症,甲状腺机能亢进症,甲状腺机能亢进,甲亢

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Pathology.

    • : overactivity of the thyroid gland.
    • : a condition resulting from this, characterized by increased metabolism and exophthalmos.

Examples

  • Hyperthyroidism is eight times more common in women than in men.

  • The classical symptoms of hyperthyroidism are staring eyes and enlargement of the neck, but these need not be present.