You searched for: “hyperthyroidism
hyperthyroidism
1. The overproduction of thyroid hormones at dangerously high levels.
2. The condition in which basal metabolism increases as a result of over activity of the thyroid gland.

It affects women far more frequently than men, with peak incidence between 30 and 50 years of age.

This entry is located in the following units: hyper-, hyp- (page 17) -ism, -ismus (page 28)