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THYROTOXIC

Dictionary entry overview: What does thyrotoxic mean?

• THYROTOXIC (adjective)
The adjective THYROTOXIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to or affected by hyperthyroidism

Familiarity information: THYROTOXIC used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• THYROTOXIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Of or relating to or affected by hyperthyroidism

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

thyrotoxicosis (an overactive thyroid gland; pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones or the condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones)

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