thyroid storms

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

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of thyroid storm
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