hyperthyroid(形容词):指甲状腺功能亢进的;也可指患有甲亢的(与 hyperthyroidism 相关)。
/ˌhaɪpərˈθaɪrɔɪd/
She was diagnosed as hyperthyroid last month.
她上个月被诊断为甲状腺功能亢进。
Hyperthyroid patients may experience weight loss, anxiety, and a rapid heartbeat, so regular medical follow-up is important.
甲亢患者可能出现体重下降、焦虑和心跳加快等症状,因此定期复诊很重要。
该词由 **hyper-**(“过度、过强”)+ thyroid(“甲状腺的”)构成,字面意思是“甲状腺功能过度活跃的”。在医学语境中常与名词 hyperthyroidism(甲状腺功能亢进)并用。