Graves Disease

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** Hyperthyroidism associated with diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid gland (goiter), resulting from production of antibodies that are directed against the thyrotropin receptor complex of the follicular epithelial cells. As a result, the thyroid gland enlarges and secretes increased amounts of thyroid hormones.

**Synonyms:** - Basedow Disease - Graves' Disease - Graves' Disease - Graves' Disease