English noun: hyperthyroidism | |||
1. | hyperthyroidism (state) an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones | ||
Synonyms | thyrotoxicosis | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | exophthalmic goiter, Graves' disease | ||
Part holonym | exophthalmos | ||
Antonyms | hypothyroidism | ||