thyrotoxic /thy·ro·tox·ic/ (thi´ro-tok″sik)
1. pertaining to the effects of thyroid hormone excess.
2. describing a patient suffering from thyrotoxicosis.
thy·ro·tox·ic (th  r -t k s k)adj. Characterizing the state that is produced by excessive quantities of thyroid hormone. |
thyrotoxic
marked by toxic activity of the thyroid.
thyrotoxic crisis
a fulminating increase in all the clinical signs of thyrotoxicosis.
thyrotoxic heart disease
heart disease associated with hyperthyroidism, marked by atrial fibrillation, cardiac enlargement and congestive heart failure. Most commonly seen in association with hyperthyroidism in aged cats. Called also thyrocardiac disease.
thyrotoxic storm
thyrotoxic crisis.
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