hyperthyroidism

Noun
  1. An overactive thyroid gland;
    Pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones (synset 114144249)
    is a type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the body
    subtypes: exophthalmic goiter, graves' disease - exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
    has: exophthalmos - protrusion of the eyeball from the socket
    same as: thyrotoxicosis

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