释义 |
Graves's disease Med. [f. the name of Dr. R. J. Graves of Dublin, who in 1835 recognized the individuality of the disease.] ‘The diseased condition also called Basedow's disease and exophthalmic goitre. It is characterised by enlargement of the thyroid, protrusion of the eyeballs, and persistent palpitation’ (Syd. Soc. Lex. 1886).
1868tr. A. Trousseau's Clin. Med. xix. 548 Graves's disease is not necessarily attended with disease of the heart. 1874Lawson Dis. Eye 348 Exophthalmic Goitre.—Graves's Disease. 1887Lancet 11 June 1196/2 An apparently well-authenticated case of Graves' disease. |