goiter

IPA: gˈɔɪtɝ

(US) Alternative spelling of goitre [(pathology, UK) An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.]

Examples of "goiter" in Sentences

An enlarged thyroid gland is referred to as a goiter ( "throat" L).
The thyroid gland in the neck may also become enlarged, a condition known as goiter.
Iodine in the diet helps prevent a swelling on the throat called goiter and other problems.
A goiter is a swelling or big lump on the throat that results from abnormal growth of a gland called the thyroid.
A lack of iodine in the body will result in a condition known as a goiter where the thyroid gland in the neck becomes enlarged.
Las Meninas likely suffered from both a thyroid condition known as goiter and the genetic disorder linked to premature puberty, McCune-Albright syndrome.
Give me a saggy boob any day over some squinting Christian who says that your goiter is better and will be healed if you make out your check to CBN and mail it in today.
Goiter is the most common disorder of the thyroid gland; though not very serious in minor cases, it is capable of becoming very dangerous, assuming such malignant forms as exophthalmic goiter, which is marked by palpitation of the heart, nervous symptoms and protrusion of the eyes.
The symptoms of hyperthyroidism include; rapid heart rate, increased blood pressure, sudden weight loss, diarrhea, excessive sweating, increased hunger, fatigue, hair loss and swelling in the neck area just below the adam's apple, called a goiter or nodule (nodules are smaller, tumor type growths).