📋Overview
Overactive thyroid is a legacy term commonly referring to hyperthyroidism, a condition characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. This leads to an increased metabolic rate and various systemic effects. The preferred modern term is hyperthyroidism.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0020550ICD-10-CM
E05.9
MeSH
D006980
SNOMED CT (US)
34486009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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