graves' disease

Noun
  1. Exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter;
    Hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs (synset 114144540)
    is a type of:
    • hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis - an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
    • autoimmune disease, autoimmune disorder - any of a large group of diseases characterized by abnormal functioning of the immune system that causes your immune system to produce antibodies against your own tissues
    • exophthalmos - protrusion of the eyeball from the socket
    same as: exophthalmic goiter

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