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Thyrotoxicosis

Meaning

Thyrotoxicosis is a severe clinical state resulting from pathologically excessive levels of circulating thyroid hormones, specifically T3 and T4, regardless of their source of origin. This hypermetabolic condition is characterized by a dramatically accelerated physiological state, profoundly impacting nearly every organ system in the body. It is a critical, potentially life-threatening diagnosis requiring prompt clinical intervention to mitigate severe cardiovascular and systemic complications.