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   hyperthyroidism

   /ˌhʌɪpəˈθʌɪrɔɪdɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting in a rapid heartbeat and an increased rate of metabolism.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hyperthyroid adjective
   • 2. hyperthyroidic adjective

   Scrabble Points: 32

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