English dictionary
goiter
/'g//Oi//t/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An enlargement of the thyroid gland, on the anterior part of the neck; bronchocele. It is frequently associated with cretinism, and is most common in mountainous regions, especially in certain parts of Switzerland.
Source: webster1913