Looking for the meaning of the word HYPERTHYROIDISM in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HYPERTHYROIDISM with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Hyperthyroidism
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌhʌɪpəˈθʌɪrɔɪdɪz(ə)m
Dialects: British English
Definition:
overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting in a rapid heartbeat and an increased rate of metabolism.
Short Definition:overactivity of thyroid gland, resulting in rapid heartbeat
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