goiter

[ goi-ter ]

/ ˈgɔɪ tər /

noun Pathology.

an enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, usually symptomatic of abnormal thyroid secretion, especially hypothyroidism due to a lack of iodine in the diet.

Also especially British, goi·tre .

Compare exophthalmic goiter.

Origin of goiter

1615–25; <French goitre ≪ Latin guttur throat

Words nearby goiter

go into, go into a huddle, go into a tailspin, go into effect, go it alone, goiter, goitre, goitrogen, goitrogenic, goitrous, goji

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Example sentences from the Web for goiter

Another young girl, Miss L., had had a similar operation for goiter six years before.
Outwitting Our Nerves|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury
It is characterized by goiter, marked deformities and imbecility.
Being Well-Born|Michael F. Guyer
Although this girl's goiter had been removed, the symptoms still persisted.
Outwitting Our Nerves|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury
It is a curious fact that where this species of tree abounds, goiter is prevalent among the inhabitants.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens

It was efficacious for all forms of goiter and cannot possibly harm.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various

Medical definitions for goiter

goiter

[ goi′tər ]

n.

A noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck, that is often associated with iodine deficiency.

Other words from goiter

goi′trous (-trəs) adj.

Scientific definitions for goiter

goiter

[ goi′tər ]

An enlarged thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck. It is often associated with thyroid disease, especially in areas of the world outside of North America where iodine deficiency is endemic.

单词	goiter
释义	goiter [ goi-ter ] / ˈgɔɪ tər / noun Pathology. an enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, usually symptomatic of abnormal thyroid secretion, especially hypothyroidism due to a lack of iodine in the diet. Also especially British, goi·tre . Compare exophthalmic goiter. Origin of goiter 1615–25; <French goitre ≪ Latin guttur throat Words nearby goiter go into, go into a huddle, go into a tailspin, go into effect, go it alone, goiter, goitre, goitrogen, goitrogenic, goitrous, goji Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for goiter Another young girl, Miss L., had had a similar operation for goiter six years before. Outwitting Our Nerves\|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury It is characterized by goiter, marked deformities and imbecility. Being Well-Born\|Michael F. Guyer Although this girl's goiter had been removed, the symptoms still persisted. Outwitting Our Nerves\|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury It is a curious fact that where this species of tree abounds, goiter is prevalent among the inhabitants. Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile\|Henry Stephens It was efficacious for all forms of goiter and cannot possibly harm. The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2\|Various Medical definitions for goiter goiter [ goi′tər ] n. A noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck, that is often associated with iodine deficiency. Other words from goiter goi′trous (-trəs) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for goiter goiter [ goi′tər ] An enlarged thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck. It is often associated with thyroid disease, especially in areas of the world outside of North America where iodine deficiency is endemic. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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