goiter

noun

goi·​ter ˈgȯi-tər 

: an enlargement of the thyroid gland visible as a swelling of the front of the neck compare hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism

goitrous

ˈgȯi-trəs  ˈgȯi-tə-rəs 

adjective

Examples of goiter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Potential Risks and Side Effects Large iodine intake or long-term doses can lead to goiter, which is an enlarged thyroid gland. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 11 Aug. 2024

If both deficiencies occur together, goiter or hypothyroidism may occur.14 There is some evidence that low selenium levels may affect reproduction. —Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024

Counts 77 — Percentage that cancer cases around the world are expected to go up by 2050 Source: WHO Doc talk Milwaukee goiter — protruding abdominal fat. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2024

Iodine deficiency is also linked to the development of goiter (thyroid enlargement). —Mary Shomon, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

French goitre, from Middle French, back-formation from goitron throat, from Vulgar Latin *guttrion-, guttrio, from Latin guttur

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

goiter

noun

goi·​ter ˈgȯit-ər 

: a swelling on the front of the neck caused by enlargement of the thyroid gland

Medical Definition

goiter

noun

goi·​ter

variants or chiefly British goitre

ˈgȯit-ər 

: an enlargement of the thyroid gland that is commonly visible as a swelling of the anterior part of the neck, that often results from insufficient intake of iodine and then is usually accompanied by hypothyroidism, and that in other cases is associated with hyperthyroidism usually together with toxic symptoms and exophthalmos

called also struma

goitrous

ˈgȯi-trəs 

adjective

also goiterous

ˈgȯit-ə-rəs