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Hyperthyroidism

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Definition: Hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND. Elevated levels of thyroid hormones increase BASAL METABOLIC RATE.  THYROTOXICOSIS & THYROID CRISIS are available: do not make a diagnosis: use term of author   
See Also Antithyroid Agents; Long-Acting Thyroid Stimulator
Examples Graves Disease; Thyrotoxicosis 		Other names Primary Hyperthyroidisms; Hyperthyroidism, Primary; Primary Hyperthyroidism

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