thyroid storm

noun

A thyrotoxic crisis secondary to hyperthyroidism, characterised by hyperthermia, tachycardia, hypertension, gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms, and potential cardiovascular compromise.

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Meanings

nounthyroid storm (plural thyroid storms)

plural thyroid storms

  1. medicineA thyrotoxic crisis secondary to hyperthyroidism, characterised by hyperthermia, tachycardia, hypertension, gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms, and potential cardiovascular compromise.
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