ADJ.
high
HYPERTHYROIDISM + NOUN
thyroid
PREP.
in
noun
The excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
The pathological condition resulting from these excess hormones.
noun — an overactive thyroid gland
Tom has hyperthyroidism.
Mary has hyperthyroidism.
Tom's girlfriend Mary has hyperthyroidism.
In hyperthyroidism, or high thyroid gland activity, the gland removes iodide ions from the blood stream more rapidly than normal.