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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006111
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D006111
Preferred Name

Graves Disease

Definitions
A common form of hyperthyroidism with a diffuse hyperplastic GOITER. It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against the THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE RECEPTOR. These autoantibodies activate the TSH receptor, thereby stimulating the THYROID GLAND and hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES. These autoantibodies can also affect the eyes (GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY) and the skin (Graves dermopathy).
Synonyms
Basedow's Disease
Hyperthyroidism, Autoimmune
Exophthalmic Goiter
Exophthalmic Goiters
Goiter, Exophthalmic
Disease, Graves
Basedows Disease
Disease, Basedow
Disease, Basedow's
Graves' Disease
Disease, Graves'
Goiters, Exophthalmic
Basedow Disease
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