goiter

[ goi-ter ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. an enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, usually symptomatic of abnormal thyroid secretion, especially hypothyroidism due to a lack of iodine in the diet.

goiter

/ goi′tər /

1. An enlarged thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck. It is often associated with thyroid disease, especially in areas of the world outside of North America where iodine deficiency is endemic.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goiter¹

1615–25; < French goitre ≪ Latin guttur throat

Example Sentences

Goiter, fi-kĕk′ or fĭn-to′-kĕl, is quite common with adults, and is more common with women than men.

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Often a cross-hatched marking is put over goiter, varicose veins, and other permanent swellings or enlargements.

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A generation ago applications of iodin to the goiter were reported to have good effects.

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Goiter, one of the first signals of warning that new blood must be infused in the race, was prevalent.

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

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