Medical Definition of Simple goitre

1. An enlargement of the thyroid gland that is usually visible as a swelling in the anterior portion of the neck. Simple goitre occurs when the thyroid gland is unable to meet the demands of the body (for example iodine deficiency). The thyroid gland compensates by enlarging. Some foods such as cabbage, soybeans, peanuts, peaches, radishes and spinach contain substances that decrease thyroid production. Some medications such as lithium, cobalt and phenylbutazone can also decrease thyroid hormone production. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Simple Goitre

simple connectivity
simple crus of semicircular duct
simple diplopia
simple dislocation
simple epithelium
simple eye
simple fission
simple fraction
simple fracture
simple fruit
simple function
simple functions
simple future
simple glaucoma
simple goiter
simple goitre (current term)
simple harmonic motion
simple heterochromia
simple hyperopic astigmatism
simple hypertrophy
simple interest
simple joint
simple knot
simple leaf
simple lipids
simple lobule
simple lymphangiectasis
simple machine
simple machines
simple majorities

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