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Also Known As: Overactive thyroid, excess thyroid production
Common Misspellings: Hiperthyroidism, hyper-thyroidism
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Hyperthyroidism
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Excess production of thyroid hormone, due to abnormal thyroid gland function,
nodules, or excessive thyroid hormone replacement.
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