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Term

goiter n

Goiter means an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland in the neck. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of goiter

  • an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland in the neck

Usage examples of goiter

The doctor examined the swelling in her neck for signs of a goiter.

Iodine deficiency can contribute to a goiter in some regions.

An ultrasound helped the specialist evaluate the patient's goiter.

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