thyrotoxicosis

n.
A condition resulting from excessive concentrations of thyroid hormones in the body, as in hyperthyroidism.

Over-activity of the thyroid gland, leading to excessive secretion of thyroid hormones and resulting in increased basal metabolic rate. Hyperthyroid subjects are lean and have tense nervous activity.

Iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis affects mostly older people who have lived for a long time in iodine-deficient areas, have had a long-standing goitre, and then have been given extra iodine. Also known as Jodbasedow, or Basedow's disease.

A condition due to excessive secretion of thyroid hormone. It is characterized by an increased metabolic rate and is usually accompanied by an enlargement of the thyroid gland.

A morbid condition due to overactivity of the thyroid gland.