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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) goiter
an enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck.

Etymology: (1955–60)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) goiter, goitre, struma, thyromegaly
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) goiter
alt. of Goitre

Definition of 'goiter'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. goiter
Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).

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