Clinical Diagnosis · Endocrine System · Easy
Hyperthyroidism
Meaning: Overproduction of hormones by the gland in the neck, speeding up metabolism.
In practice: Graves disease is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in young women.
Word parts
- hyper- means above or more than normal
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