Adjective
hyperthyroid (not comparable)
of or pertaining to hyperthyroidism
Also seen, if the patient is hyperthyroid, are more general manifestations, which are due to hyperthyroidism itself and which may be seen in any conditions that cause hyperthyroidism (such as toxic multinodular goitre or even thyroid poisoning). Source: Internet
As operating on a frankly hyperthyroid patient is dangerous, prior to thyroidectomy preoperative treatment with antithyroid drugs is given to render the patient "euthyroid" (i.e. normothyroid). Source: Internet
I developed hypoglycemia in my 20’s, was diagnosed with subclinical hyperthyroid in my early 40’s at the same time I crossed over into pre-diabetes. Source: Internet
In these cases, the hyperthyroid phase can last from 4 to 12 weeks and is often followed by a hypothyroid (low thyroid output) phase that can last for up to 6 months. Source: Internet
If, for some reason, the gland secretes an overabundance of these hormones, the body's goes into high gear, producing the pounding typically experienced by hyperthyroid people. Source: Internet