exophthalmic goiter

noun

, Pathology.

1. enlargement of the thyroid gland accompanied by exophthalmos, usually due to hyperthyroidism.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exophthalmic goiter¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

The children, if not affected by exophthalmic goiter, are liable to be very neurotic.

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I know an exophthalmic goiter woman who brought up four children, and very good, healthy children they are.

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One of my patients, a young girl, had several years before been operated on for exophthalmic goiter.

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