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THYROTOXIC
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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
Sense 1
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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