thyrotoxic

[ thahy-roh-tok-sik ]
/ ˌθaɪ roʊˈtɒk sɪk /

adjective Pathology.

of or relating to a condition caused by excessive thyroid hormone in the system, usually resulting from overactivity of the thyroid gland.

Origin of thyrotoxic

First recorded in 1900–05; thyro- + toxic

OTHER WORDS FROM thyrotoxic

thy·ro·tox·ic·i·ty [thahy-roh-tok-sis-i-tee] /ˌθaɪ roʊ tɒkˈsɪs ɪ ti/, noun

Medical definitions for thyrotoxicity

thyrotoxic
[ thī′rō-tŏksĭk ]

adj.

Characterizing the state that is produced by excessive quantities of thyroid hormone.