thyroid storm

ˈθaɪrɔɪd stɔːrm

Definition

Definition of thyroid storm - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medical

TECH.

severe hyperthyroidism causing dangerous symptoms

TECH.

The patient was diagnosed with a thyroid storm.
During the operation, the team managed a thyroid storm.
A sudden thyroid storm can be life-threatening.

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Expressions with thyroid

overactive thyroid

thyroid gland that produces too many hormones causing health problems

Her doctor diagnosed an overactive thyroid after several blood tests.

thyroid function

activity and hormone-producing performance of the thyroid gland in the body

The doctor ordered blood tests to check his thyroid function.

thyroid cartilage

largest larynx cartilage, shield-shaped, protects vocal cords, supports larynx

The thyroid cartilage protects the vocal cords in the throat.

thyroid gland

gland in the neck producing hormones regulating growth and metabolism

The doctor explained how the thyroid gland affects energy levels and weight.

thyroid hormone

hormones from the thyroid gland that regulate body metabolism

Thyroid hormone helps control how fast your body uses energy.

thyroid artery

artery supplying blood to the thyroid gland

The surgeon carefully avoided the thyroid artery during the procedure.

Expressions with storm

gathering storm

clouds forming before a storm

The sailors noticed the gathering storm on the horizon.

perfect storm

situation where problems converge to worsen everything

The economic crisis was a perfect storm of bad policies and market failures.

storm back

come back angrily or with strong emotion

She stormed back into the room, furious at the news.

storm in

enter a place quickly and angrily

He stormed in, demanding to know what happened.

storm is brewing

exp.

storm is forming in the atmosphere

The dark clouds indicate a storm is brewing.

survive the storm

continue to live through a difficult situation

They managed to survive the storm and rebuild their home.

wait for the storm to pass

endure until a weather storm ends

We decided to wait for the storm to pass before leaving.

wait out the storm

stay in a safe place until a storm ends

We decided to wait out the storm in the cabin.

it caused a storm

exp.

create strong feelings or public disagreement

His speech caused a storm among the audience.

lull before the storm

period of calm before chaos or trouble

The team enjoyed a lull before the storm of the playoffs.

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French:orage thyroïdien, ...
German:thyreotoxische Krise, ...
Italian:tempesta tiroidea, ...
Spanish:tormenta tiroidea, ...
Portuguese:crise tireotóxica, ...
Chinese:甲状腺危象, ...
Japanese:甲状腺クリーゼ, ...
Arabic:عَاصِفَة دَرَقِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:סוּפַּר תִּרְסִי, ...
Russian:тиреотоксический криз, ...
Ukrainian:тиреоїдний шторм, ...
Hindi:थायरॉयड तूफान, ...
Bengali:থাইরয়েড ঝড়, ...
Catalan:tempesta tiroïdal, ...
Czech:tyreotoxická krize, ...
Danish:skjoldbruskkirtelkrise, ...
Dutch:thyroïdstorm, ...
Greek:θυρεοειδική καταιγίδα, ...
Hungarian:tireotoxikus krízis, ...
Khmer:វិបត្តិក្រពេញទីរ៉ូអ៊ីត, ...
Korean:갑상선 폭풍, ...
Persian:طوفان تیروئید, ...
Polish:przełom tarczycowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):crise tireoidiana, ...
Romanian:furtună tiroidiană, ...
Swedish:tyreoideastorm, ...
Thai:ภาวะไทรอยด์เป็นพิษรุนแรงที่ทำให้เกิดอาการอันตราย, ...
Turkish:tiroid fırtınası, ...
Vietnamese:cơn bão giáp, ...

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