Thyrotoxicosis [tyreotoxikóza]

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Terms

thyreotoxikóza
thyrotoxikóza

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Definition

A hypermetabolic syndrome caused by excess THYROID HORMONES which may come from endogenous or exogenous sources. The endogenous source of hormone may be thyroid HYPERPLASIA; THYROID NEOPLASMS; or hormone-producing extrathyroidal tissue. Thyrotoxicosis is characterized by NERVOUSNESS; TACHYCARDIA; FATIGUE; WEIGHT LOSS; heat intolerance; and excessive SWEATING.

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D013971 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0021495
Previous indexing
Hyperthyroidism (1966-1986)
History note
87; was see HYPERTHYROIDISM 1974-86
Online note
search HYPERTHYROIDISM 1974-86
Public note
87; was see HYPERTHYROIDISM 1974-86