hyperthyroidism

== English == === Etymology === From hyper- +‎ thyroid +‎ -ism. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/ === Noun === hyperthyroidism (countable and uncountable, plural hyperthyroidisms) (medicine) The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid. (pathology) The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones. Antonym: hypothyroidism Hypernym: dysthyroidism ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === hyperthyroidism on Wikipedia.Wikipedia