graves' disease

Graves' disease

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Definitions of graves' disease words

noun graves' disease a disease characterized by an enlarged thyroid, a rapid pulse, and increased basal metabolism due to excessive thyroid secretion; exophthalmic goiter. 1
noun graves' disease hyperthyroidism 1
noun graves' disease exophthalmic goiter 0
noun graves' disease (pathology) Hyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs. 0

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; named after R. J. Graves (1796-1853), Irish physician

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