Meaning of the word "Graves' disease" in English
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Graves' disease
US /ˌɡreɪvz dɪˈziːz/
UK /ˌɡreɪvz dɪˈziːz/
Noun
1.
an autoimmune disease that results in the overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism)
Example:
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She was diagnosed with Graves' disease after experiencing symptoms like weight loss and anxiety.
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Treatment for Graves' disease often involves medication, radioactive iodine therapy, or surgery.
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