Hyperthyroidism Synonyms and Antonyms

hīpər-thīroi-dĭzəm
An overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. thyrotoxicosis
Antonyms:
  1. hypothyroidism

Words Related to Hyperthyroidism

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Hyperthyroidism Sentence Examples

  • When production of the thyroid hormones increases despite the level of TSH being produced, hyperthyroidism occurs.

  • Specialist advice should be sought for treating hyperthyroidism in pregnancy.

  • This cat also has hyperthyroidism for which she is now on medication.

  • About 2 in 100 women, and 2 in 1000 men, develop hyperthyroidism at some stage of their life.

  • There is no consensus on the management of subclinical hyperthyroidism.

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