a. [ Gr. &unr_;;
Hyperthetical or superlative . . . expression. Chapman. [1913 Webster]
‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_;;
n. (Med.) An abnormality of the thyroid gland characterized by the pathologically excessive production of thyroid hormones; -- also, the resulting condition characterized by increased metabolism, weight loss, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, an enlarged thyroid gland and sometimes exophthalmos. It leads to, and may be confirmed by, high plasma levels of triiodothyronine or thyroxin.
n. (Chem.) Same as Persulphocyanogen. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ So called from Perth, in canada. ] (Min.) A kind of feldspar consisting of a laminated intertexture of albite and orthoclase, usually of different colors. --
a. [ Pseudo- + hypertrophic. ] (Med.) Falsely hypertrophic;