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Definition of goiter

goiter

/ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/
(UK: goitre)
Plural:goiters
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Adjective:goitrous
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• noun

1

American An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland resulting in a visible swelling at the front of the neck, commonly caused by iodine deficiency or thyroid disorders.

Example

"Adding iodine to table salt significantly reduced the prevalence of goiter in landlocked regions."

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• Nearby Words

goggles
goiania
going
goiter
goji
gold
gold ringed cat snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from French 'goitre', via Medieval Latin 'gutturium' from Classical Latin 'guttur' meaning 'throat'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goiter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goiter
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