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GOITRE
goiter, goitre, struma, thyromegaly
(noun) abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
goitre (plural goitres)
(UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Anagrams
• Rogiet, egriot, goiter
Source: Wiktionary
Goi"ter Goi"tre, n. Etym: [F. goƮtre, L. guttur throat, cf. tumidum guttur goiter, gutturosus goitered. See Guttural.] (Med.)
Definition: An enlargement of the thyroid gland, on the anterior part of the neck; bronchocele. It is frequently associated with cretinism, and is most common in mountainous regions, especially in certain parts of Switzerland.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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