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- DictionaryGraves' disease/ɡreɪvz/
noun
- 1. a swelling of the neck and protrusion of the eyes resulting from an overactive thyroid gland.
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Graves disease, also known as toxic diffuse goiter or Basedow’s disease, is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. It frequently results in and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism. It also often results in an enlarged thyroid. Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism may include irritability, muscle weakness, sleeping problems, a fast heartbeat, poor tolerance of heat, diarrhea and u... Wikipedia