thyrotoxicosis
/ˌθaɪroʊˌtɑksɪˈkoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition caused by an excess of thyroid hormone in the body, leading to symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and nervousness.
- Severe thyrotoxicosis may require surgery to remove part of the thyroid gland.
- Thyrotoxicosis can be treated with medication that reduces thyroid hormone production.
- The patient was diagnosed with thyrotoxicosis after complaining of a racing heart and unexplained weight loss.