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thyrotoxic

thyrotoxic

1 8.8
Having too much thyroid hormone in the body
  • adjective
  • /ˌθaɪrəˈtɒksɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tirotóxico
  • The doctor explained that her thyrotoxic condition could lead to further complications if untreated.

Examples

  • Could be thyrotoxic periodic paralysis.

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  • Patients with thyrotoxic symptoms may experience weight loss and increased heart rate.

  • She was diagnosed as being thyrotoxic after experiencing anxiety and trouble sleeping.

Antonyms

hypothyroidism
  • Specialized
7 6.0

A condition where a small gland in the neck makes too few hormones and slows the body down

Surface Forms

thyrotoxic positive

Morphology

thyrotoxic = thyroid + toxic (semi-transparent) = thyro + toxic

The components 'thyro' and 'toxic' are clear, but the specific medical condition related to excessive thyroid hormone requires specialized knowledge.

Etymology

Thyrotoxic comes from thyro- (as in thyroid, the small gland in your neck) and toxic ('poison'), so it gives the image of being 'poisoned' by the thyroid. That's why thyrotoxic describes the harm caused when the body has too much thyroid hormone.