exophthalmic goiter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of exophthalmic goiter
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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
It relates to the phenomena of one of the most interesting diseases in the entire category of human ailments—I refer to exophthalmic goiter, or Graves' disease, a disease primarily involving the emotions.
From Origin and Nature of Emotions by George W. (Washington) Crile
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 George W. (Washington) Crile
If the thyroid cannot endure the strain, it undergoes hyperplasia, which in turn may result in a colloid goiter or in exophthalmic goiter.
From Origin and Nature of Emotions by George W. (Washington) Crile
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 George W. (Washington) Crile
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