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graves dis·ease

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  1. Graves diseasenoun

    Hyperthyroidism accompanied by protrusion of the eyeballs.

  2. Etymology: From R. J. Graves, Irish physician.

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  1. Graves Disease

    A common form of hyperthyroidism with a diffuse hyperplastic GOITER. It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against the THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE RECEPTOR. These autoantibodies activate the TSH receptor, thereby stimulating the THYROID GLAND and hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES. These autoantibodies can also affect the eyes (GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY) and the skin (Graves dermopathy).

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of graves disease in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of graves disease in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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