hipertiroidismo
/ipeɾtiɾoiˈdismo/masculine
Hyperthyroidism in Spanish is hipertiroidismo.
Hipertiroidismo refers to the excessive production of hormones by the thyroid.
Meaning: excessive production of hormones by the thyroid (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix hiper- is identical in meaning to the English prefix 'hyper-', denoting excess.
How do you pronounce it?
/ipeɾtiɾoiˈdismo/
Did you know?
- The word tiroides shares a common ancestor with the Greek word for 'bow', as the thyroid gland was once thought to resemble the shape of a bow.
- While hipertiroidismo is the clinical term, Spanish speakers may use the phrase tiroides acelerada to describe the condition in casual conversation.
- The Spanish language uses the same suffix -ismo for both medical conditions like hipertiroidismo and political ideologies like socialismo.
Examples in context
- El paciente fue diagnosticado con hipertiroidismo y se le prescribió un tratamiento.The patient was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and was prescribed a treatment.
- Mi amiga tiene una tiroides hiperactiva y está tomando medicación.My friend has an overactive thyroid and is taking medication.
- El hipertiroidismo puede causar mucha ansiedad.Hyperthyroidism can cause a lot of anxiety.
- Ella fue diagnosticada con hipertiroidismo ayer.She was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism yesterday.
- El médico está controlando su hipertiroidismo.The doctor is controlling her hyperthyroidism.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are talking about a recent doctor's visit.
- AlejandroMaría, ¿qué te dijo el doctor hoy?María, what did the doctor tell you today?
- MaríaMe dijo que mis síntomas son por hipertiroidismo.He told me that my symptoms are due to hyperthyroidism.
- AlejandroLo siento mucho, ¿es grave?I am very sorry, is it serious?
- MaríaNo, el hipertiroidismo se puede tratar fácilmente.No, hyperthyroidism can be treated easily.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hyperthyroidism” translations and entries hipertiroidismo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
