Preferred Name | Hyperthyroidism | |
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Definitions |
Overactivity of the thyroid gland resulting in overproduction of thyroid hormone and increased metabolic rate. Causes include diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (Graves' disease), single nodule in the thyroid gland, and thyroiditis. The symptoms are related to the increased metabolic rate and include weight loss, fatigue, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, diarrhea, tachycardia, insomnia, muscle weakness, and tremor. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C3123 |
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ALT_DEFINITION |
Increased secretion of thyroid hormone(s) by the thyroid gland. Too much thyroid hormone. Symptoms include weight loss, chest pain, cramps, diarrhea, and nervousness. A disorder characterized by excessive levels of thyroid hormone in the body. Common causes include an overactive thyroid gland or thyroid hormone overdose. |
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C3123 |
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Contributing_Source |
MedDRA NICHD PCDC |
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definition |
Overactivity of the thyroid gland resulting in overproduction of thyroid hormone and increased metabolic rate. Causes include diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (Graves' disease), single nodule in the thyroid gland, and thyroiditis. The symptoms are related to the increased metabolic rate and include weight loss, fatigue, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, diarrhea, tachycardia, insomnia, muscle weakness, and tremor. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C90259 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C186341 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C118467 http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C118464 |
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label |
Hyperthyroidism |
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Legacy Concept Name |
Hyperthyroidism |
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Maps_To |
Hyperthyroidism |
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Preferred_Name |
Hyperthyroidism |
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prefixIRI |
NCIT:C3123 |
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prefLabel |
Hyperthyroidism |
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Semantic_Type |
Disease or Syndrome |
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UMLS_CUI |
C4231189 |
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subClassOf |