i., i̇ng., tıb., bak. goiter

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goitre
An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland
It is frequently associated with cretinism, and is most common in mountainous regions, especially in certain parts of Switzerland
goi·tre goitres in AM, also use goiter Goitre is a disease of the thyroid gland that makes a person's neck very swollen. Enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a prominent swelling at the throat. The thyroid can grow to 50 times its normal weight, interfere with breathing and swallowing, and cause a choking feeling. Simple (endemic) goitre, the most common, is due to low iodine intake. It and related conditions result from various defects in thyroid hormone synthesis (hypothyroidism). Advanced cases are treated with thyroid hormone or surgical removal of the thyroid if it obstructs breathing. The cause of sporadic goitre, which occurs in areas where iodine intake is more than adequate, remains a mystery. An enlarged thyroid may have normally functioning tissue or may produce too much hormone (hyperthyroidism). See also Graves disease
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from under-production or over-production of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
{i} (Medicine) abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland (also goiter)
An enlargement of the thyroid gland, on the anterior part of the neck; bronchocele
an enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by an inflammation of the thyroid gland
i., i̇ng., tıb., bak. goiter
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