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Noun: thyrotoxicosis  ,thI-row,tók-su'kow-sis
  1. An overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones
    - hyperthyroidism

Type of: adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder

Encyclopedia: Thyrotoxicosis