Pronunciation of 'Hyperthyroidism'
Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. It is pronounced as /ˌhaɪ.pərˈθaɪ.rɔɪd.ɪz.əm/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'hyperthyroidism' originates from Greek roots: 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive,' 'thyro-' referring to the thyroid gland, and '-ism' indicating a condition or state.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, leading to symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and nervousness.
Pronounced as ‘HAI-per-THAI-royd-iz-um’. ‘Hai’ as in ‘high’, ‘per’ as in ‘per’, ‘thai’ as in ‘thigh’, ‘royd’ as in ‘roid’, ‘iz’ as in ‘is’, and ‘um’ as in ‘um’.