goiter

[ goi-ter ]

/ ˈgɔɪ tər /

noun Pathology.

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.

Nearby words

Also especially British, goi·tre.

Compare exophthalmic goiter.

Origin of goiter

1615–25; < French goitre ≪ Latin guttur throat

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Examples from the Web for goiter

Another young girl, Miss L., had had a similar operation for goiter six years before.
Outwitting Our Nerves|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury
It is characterized by goiter, marked deformities and imbecility.
Being Well-Born|Michael F. Guyer
Although this girl's goiter had been removed, the symptoms still persisted.
Outwitting Our Nerves|Josephine A. Jackson and Helen M. Salisbury
It is a curious fact that where this species of tree abounds, goiter is prevalent among the inhabitants.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens

It was efficacious for all forms of goiter and cannot possibly harm.
The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 2 of 2|Various

Word Origin and History for goiter

goiter

1620s, from French goître (16c.), from Rhône dialect, from Old Provençal goitron "throat, gullet," from Vulgar Latin *gutturiosum or *gutturionem, from Latin guttur "throat" (see guttural).

Medicine definitions for goiter

goiter

[ goi′tər ]

n.

A noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck, that is often associated with iodine deficiency.

Related formsgoi′trous (-trəs) adj.

Science definitions for goiter

goiter

[ goi′tər ]

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.