goitrous

adjective

goi·​trous

variants or less commonly goiterous

ˈgȯi‧trəs;

-ȯitər, 

--ȯitər-

: relating to, affected with, or resembling goiter

Word History

Etymology

French goitreux, from Middle French goitre + -eux -ous

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