goitre

goi·ter

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Definitions of goitre word

noun goitre an enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, usually symptomatic of abnormal thyroid secretion, especially hypothyroidism due to a lack of iodine in the diet. 1
noun goitre An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland. 1
variable noun goitre Goitre is a disease of the thyroid gland that makes a person's neck very swollen. 0
noun goitre a swelling of the thyroid gland, in some cases nearly doubling the size of the neck, usually caused by under- or overproduction of hormone by the gland 0

before 1615

One of the 41% oldest English words

1615-25; < French goitre ≪ Latin guttur throat

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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