# hyperthyroidism

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌhaɪ̯pəˈθaɪ̯ɹɔɪ̯ˌdɪzəm/ · frequency rank #63,694

## Definitions
1. The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
2. The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.

## Etymology
From hyper- + thyroid + -ism.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/hyperthyroidism