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Thyrotoxicosis

Also called Thyroid hormone excess

EndocrinologyImportant

Clinical syndrome resulting from excess thyroid hormone action, presenting with weight loss, palpitations, tremor, and heat intolerance.

Korean

갑상선독증

갑상선 호르몬 과다 작용; 체중 감소·두근거림·진전·열 민감성이 나타남.

French

Thyrotoxicose

Excès d'action des hormones thyroïdiennes ; se manifeste par perte de poids, palpitations, tremblements et intolérance à la chaleur.

Word parts

  • thyr/oRootThyroid gland
  • tox/iRoot(Greek) Poison, toxin
  • -osisSuffix(Greek) Abnormal condition or process

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