goiter
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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
See 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
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noun (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of GOITER
: an enlargement of the thyroid gland that is commonly visible as a swelling of the anterior part of the neck, that often results from insufficient intake of iodine and then is usually accompanied by hypothyroidism, and that in other cases is associated with hyperthyroidism usually together with toxic symptoms and exophthalmos—called also struma
—goi·trous \ˈgȯi-trəs\ (audio pronunciation) also goi·ter·ous \ˈgȯit-ə-rəs\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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goi·ter or chiefly British goi·tre \ˈgȯit-ər\ (audio pronunciation)
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