Definition of Goitrogen

1. Noun. Any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter.

Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound

Definition of Goitrogen

1. Noun. any agent that causes goiter, such as thiouracil ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Goitrogen

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Goitrogen

1. Any substance that induces goiter, e.g., cabbage, rapeseed, etc. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Goitrogen

going to hell
going to sleep
going to the dogs
going together
going under
going up
goingover
goings
goings-on
goit
goiter
goiters
goitre
goitred
goitres
goitrogen (current term)
goitrogenic
goitrogenicity
goitrogens
goitrous
goits
goji
goji berry
golabki
golcondas
gold
gold-bearing
gold-beater
gold-copper ore

Literary usage of Goitrogen

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Arsenic by Assembly Of Life Sciences, National Academies Press, Assembly of Life Sciences (U.S.), National Academy of Sciences (U.S.) (1977)
"... presented some evidence that arse- nate can act as a mild goitrogen when fed in the diet at 5 ppm. To get a significant goitrogenic effect, however, ..."

2. Mineral Tolerance of Animals by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. Taylor, S. 1954. Calcium as a goitrogen. J. Clin. Endocrino!. Metab. 14(11):I412-1422. ..."

3. Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards by National Research Council (2006)
"The authors suggested that fluoride or an associated goitrogen might be responsible for the goiters seen in the two towns with the highest fluoride ..."

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