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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. Also called struma.

n. Alternative spelling of goitre.

n. An enlargement of the thyroid gland, on the anterior part of the neck, usually resulting from iodine deficiency; bronchocele. It is frequently associated with cretinism, and was at one time common in mountainous regions, especially in certain parts of Switzerland. The incidence of goiter has been substantially reduced by addition of iodine to ceratin foods, such as salt.

n. In pathology, a morbid enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front part and side or sides of the neck; struma.

n. abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet

"Give me a saggy boob any day over some squinting Christian who says that your goiter is better and will be healed if you make out your check to CBN and mail it in today."

goitre   

disease   

exophthalmic goiter    goitrous   

struma   

Reuter    loiter    reconnoiter    reutter   

goitre    endarterectomy    breastplate    headpiece    appendicitis    polypus    morion    rearrangement    osteomyelitis    prelacy