goitre
goitre (n)
goitre
English Definitions:
goiter, goitre, struma, thyromegaly (noun)
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
goitre (Noun)
An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.
Goitre
A goitre or goiter, is a swelling of the thyroid gland, which can lead to a swelling of the neck or larynx. Goitre is a term that refers to an enlargement of the thyroid and can be associated with a thyroid gland that is functioning properly or not. Worldwide, over 90.54% cases of goitre are caused by iodine deficiency.
Goitre
A goitre, or goiter, is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency. The term is from the Latin gutturia, meaning throat. Most goitres are not cancerous (benign), though they may be potentially harmful.
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