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Definition of Goiter
1. Noun. Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet.
Definition of Goiter
1. n. 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.
Definition of Goiter
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of goitre) ¹
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Definition of Goiter
1. an enlargement of the thyroid gland [n -S] : GOITROUS [adj]
Medical Definition of Goiter
1. Enlargement of the thyroid gland. A goiter is not cancerous. A goiter can be associated with normal, elevated (hyperthyroidism) or decreased (hypothyroidism) thyroid hormone levels in the blood. (12 Dec 1998)
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