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goiter definition

goi·ter (go̵it′ər)

noun

an enlargement of the thyroid gland, often visible as a swelling in the lower part of the front of the neck
also Chiefly Brit.goitre goi′·tre

Etymology: Fr goitre, back-form. < OFr goitron, throat < VL *gutturio < L guttur, throat: see guttural

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goiter Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: In some parts of the world, iodine is so scarce that most of the population have goiters.

Adjective modifier

  • multinodular: RESULTS: The first patient had a history of primary HPT and coexisting multinodular goiter.
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