Pronunciation of 'Hyperthyroidism'
Hyperthyroidism is a medical term referring to the condition where the thyroid gland is overactive, producing excessive thyroid hormones. It is pronounced as 'ˌhaɪ.pərˈθaɪ.rɔɪdˌɪzəm' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from Greek roots: 'hyper-' meaning 'over' or 'excessive,' 'thyroid' referring to the thyroid gland, and '-ism' denoting a condition.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medical condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland, leading to excessive production of thyroid hormones.
Pronounced as 'HIGH-per-THIGH-royd-iz-uhm'. 'HIGH' as in 'high,' 'per' as in 'purr,' 'THIGH' as in 'thigh,' 'royd' as in 'roid,' and 'iz-uhm' as in 'ism.'