Associations to the word «Struma»

Wiktionary

STRUMA, noun. (pathology) Scrofula.
STRUMA, noun. (pathology) A scrofulous swelling; a tumour or goiter.

Dictionary definition

STRUMA, noun. Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet.
STRUMA, noun. A form of tuberculosis characterized by swellings of the lymphatic glands.

Wise words

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