Graves' Disease (Noun)
Meaning
Exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Exophthalmos is a common symptom of Graves' disease, a condition that causes hyperthyroidism and goiter.
- The patient was diagnosed with Graves' disease, which explained the protrusion of her eyeballs and the swelling of her neck.
- Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause exophthalmos, goiter, and other symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism.
- The doctor suspected that the patient's exophthalmos was a symptom of Graves' disease, and ordered a series of tests to confirm the diagnosis.
- In some cases, exophthalmos caused by Graves' disease can be severe enough to require surgical intervention to relieve pressure on the eyeballs.