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(hy-per-thy-roid-ism) 5 syllables

Definition

noun. a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone.

Example Sentence

He was worried she had hyperthyroidism when her eyes looked bulging.

More Example Sentences

Symptoms include weight loss and anxiety.

Synonyms

overactive thyroid; thyroid disease

Antonyms

normal thyroid gland

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