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
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.
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