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basedow's disease
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basedow's disease, [Named for Dr. Basedow , a German physician.].
A disease characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, prominence of the eyeballs, and inordinate action of the heart; -- called also exophthalmic goiter . Flint. [1913 Webster]
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