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primary hyperthyroidism (medicine)


primary hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism due to a disorder originating within the thyroid gland, in contrast to one of pituitary origin; may be due to generalised overactivity of the gland, to a localised hyperactive nodule, or to circulating antibody, which stimulates the gland (long-acting thyroid stimulator).