exophthalmic goiter

American  

noun

Pathology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of exophthalmic goiter

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

In the 19th Century more women than men got ulcers and exophthalmic goiter; since 1900 it has been the other way around, increasingly so.

From Time Magazine Archive

This is undoubtedly the reason why a severe case of exophthalmic goiter sustains a permanent loss of brain power.

From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)

If a patient has exophthalmic goiter fully developed, absolute rest in bed, with the treatment outlined above, should soon cause improvement.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

Later in exophthalmic goiter the heart muscle may become degenerated, a chronic myocarditis, and the ventricles may slightly dilate.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

Moreover, a happy marriage has many times been followed by a cure of the exophthalmic goiter which appeared in the wake of such an experience.

From Origin and Nature of Emotions by Crile, George W. (Washington)