hyperthyroid
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hy·per·thy·roid

adjective \-ˈthī-ˌrid\

Definition of HYPERTHYROID

: of, relating to, or affected with hyperthyroidism

Origin of HYPERTHYROID

back-formation from hyperthyroidism
First Known Use: 1916

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