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exophthalmic goiter

 

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Noun exophthalmic goiter has 1 sense
  1. Graves' disease, exophthalmic goiter - exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs
    --1 is a kind of hyperthyroidism, thyrotoxicosis; exophthalmos

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exophthalmic goiter

Definition:

Exophthalmic goiter, also known as Graves' disease, is a medical condition characterized by the enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter) and protrusion of the eyeballs (exophthalmos) due to an overactive thyroid.

Usage:

Noun - Medical

An exophthalmic goiter is a serious thyroid disorder that mainly affects women, causing symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and bulging of the eyes.

Adjective - Medical

The patient presented with exophthalmic goiter symptoms, including an enlarged thyroid and proptosis.

Noun - Popular

Exophthalmic goiter, commonly known as Graves' disease, is a thyroid condition that results in both enlarged thyroid and bulging eyes.

Examples:

1. The doctor diagnosed her with exophthalmic goiter and recommended a treatment plan.

2. The prominent symptom of exophthalmic goiter is the protrusion of the eyeballs.

3. Michelle was suffering from exophthalmic goiter, which caused her to lose weight drastically.

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