goiter

goi·ter

noun \ˈgȯi-tər\

Definition of GOITER

: an enlargement of the thyroid gland visible as a swelling of the front of the neck — compare hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism

— goi·trous \ˈgȯi-trəs, ˈgȯi-tə-rəs\ adjective

Origin of GOITER

French goitre, from Middle French, back-formation from goitron throat, from Vulgar Latin *guttrion-, guttrio, from Latin guttur

First Known Use: 1625

Other Medicine Terms

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Rhymes with GOITER

loiter