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/ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/ · noun
(medicine) The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid..
Use hyperthyroidism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Hyperthyroidism means (medicine) The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid..
Common synonyms include thyrotoxicosis.
Possible antonyms include hypothyroidism.
Use hyperthyroidism where its definition matches the intended context.
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