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Hyperthyroidism

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

An abnormality of the thyroid gland characterized by the pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones also the resulting condition characterized by increased metabolism weight loss rapid heart rate high blood pressure an enlarged thyroid gland and sometimes exophthalmos It leads to and may be confirmed by high plasma levels of triiodothyronine or thyroxin

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