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Definition of Graves' disease
1. Noun. Exophthalmos occurring in association with goiter; hyperthyroidism with protrusion of the eyeballs.
Exact synonyms: Exophthalmic Goiter
Generic synonyms: Hyperthyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis, Autoimmune Disease, Autoimmune Disorder, Exophthalmos
Generic synonyms: Hyperthyroidism, Thyrotoxicosis, Autoimmune Disease, Autoimmune Disorder, Exophthalmos
Medical Definition of Graves' disease
1. Same as Basedow's disease. Origin: So called after Dr. Graves, of Dublin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)