Associations to the word «Goitre»

Wiktionary

GOITRE, noun. An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

Dictionary definition

GOITRE, noun. Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet.

Wise words

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