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Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a syndrome caused by an excess of thyroid hormones in the blood. Hyperthyroidism refers to the state of hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, thyrotoxicosis is a syndrome caused by an excess of thyroid hormones, and thyrotoxic crisis
Source: "RECOMMENDATIONS ON HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. A METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE FOR THERAPISTS AND GENERAL PRACTITIONERS."
(approved by the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia on December 29, 2006)