Goiter Definition

goitər
goiters
noun
goiters
An enlargement of the thyroid gland, often visible as a swelling in the lower part of the front of the neck.
Webster's New World

Alternative spelling of goitre.

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Noun

Singular:
goiter
Plural:
goiters

Origin of Goiter

  • French goitre back-formation from Old French goitron throat, gullet from Vulgar Latin guttūriō guttūriōn- from Latin guttur

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French, either from Old French goitron (from Vulgar Latin *gutturio, from Latin guttur), or a back-formation from French goitreux ‘goitered’.

    From Wiktionary

Goiter Sentence Examples

  • The doctor may also examine the neck with the eyes and hands to see if a goiter is present.

  • Goiter is reversible with treatment but cretinism is not.

  • This condition is known as goiter or hyperthyroidism.

  • Goiter is usually caused by iodine deficiency.

  • On inspection, the physician may note symptoms such as a goiter or eye bulging.

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Words Starting With

GGOGOI

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RERTER

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