Hyperthyroidism
| Hyperthyroidism | |
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| Term | Hyperthyroidism |
| Short definition | ovary - (pronounced) (OH-vuh-ree) One of two female glands that produce eggs and the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play an important role in female characteristics such as breast development, body shape and body hair. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Hyperthyroidism - condition that occurs when the thyroid produces more thyroid hormone than the body needs. Thyroid hormones control the way the body uses energy and affect the body's metabolism. An overactive thyroid can be caused by an autoimmune condition called Graves' disease, benign nodules in the thyroid gland, and inflammation of the thyroid gland. It can also be caused by eating too much iodine in the diet or taking too many thyroid hormones. Signs and symptoms include weight loss, fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, sweating, diarrhea, nervousness, mood swings, shaky hands, trouble sleeping, heat problems, muscle weakness, and a goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland that can cause the lower part of the neck to look swollen). ). An overactive thyroid can usually be controlled with treatment. Also called hyperthyroidism
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