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Hyperthyroidism

Also called Overactive thyroid gland

EndocrinologyInternal MedicineImportant

Excess thyroid hormone production causing a hypermetabolic state with weight loss, palpitations, heat intolerance, and tremor.

Korean

갑상선 기능 항진증

갑상선 호르몬의 과도한 분비로 인한 대사 항진 상태; 체중 감소·두근거림·열 민감성·진전이 나타남.

French

Hyperthyroïdie

Excès de production d'hormones thyroïdiennes causant un état hypermétabolique avec perte de poids, palpitations, intolérance à la chaleur et tremblements.

Word parts

  • hyper-Prefix(Greek) Above, excess
  • thyroid/oRootThyroid gland
  • -ismSuffix(Greek) Condition, process

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