Graves' disease

noun

ˈgrāvz-

: a common form of hyperthyroidism that is an autoimmune disease characterized by goiter, rapid and irregular heartbeat, weight loss, irritability, anxiety, and often a slight protrusion of the eyeballs

Examples of Graves' disease in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Back in October 2021, ahead of the talk show's 13th season premiere, Williams' breakthrough COVID-19 case and her ongoing health issues tied to Graves' disease delayed its initial return. —

Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 18 June 2022 Williams was also diagnosed with Graves' disease, which forced her to take time off last spring to rest. —

Alicia Rancilio, Star Tribune, 29 Jan. 2021 Anyone with eye issues that could potentially be exacerbated by a blepharoplasty — like Graves' disease or excessively dry eyes — aren't good candidates, as their corneas could be compromised during the excision process. —

Kaitlin Clark, Allure, 13 Oct. 2022 Williams has been open about her struggle with addiction in the past, as well as her ongoing battle with both Graves' disease and lymphedema. —

Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2022 Williams previously went on hiatus from the show in March 2018 and again in May 2020, due to complications with her Graves' disease and hyperthyroidism. —

Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 18 June 2022 Williams has Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes the body to misidentify certain cells in the body as foreign. —

NBC News, 25 Mar. 2022 Now in her 13th season with Fox and BET, distributed by Debmar-Mercury, Williams has been on medical leave during her ongoing battle with the autoimmune disorder Graves' disease, while guest hosts have run her show. —

Gabriela L. Laracca, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2022 She was supposed to return in October but then cited her ongoing issues with Graves' disease. —

Don Lemon and Chloe Melas, CNN, 22 Feb. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Robert J. Graves †1853 Irish physician

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Graves' disease was in 1868

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“Graves' disease.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Graves%27%20disease. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.

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