goitrous
Definition
Adjective: Relating to, affected by, or characteristic of a goiter (an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, often visible as a swelling in the neck).
Usage Examples
- (Having an enlarged thyroid gland.)
- (People affected by a goiter.)
Advanced Usage
- "goitrous goiter": a redundant term sometimes used in medical contexts to emphasize the presence of the condition.
- The ultrasound confirmed a goitrous goiter in the left lobe of the thyroid. (The imaging showed an enlarged thyroid gland.)
Variants and Related Words
Goiter (noun): the condition of an enlarged thyroid gland.
- She was diagnosed with a goiter after noticing swelling in her neck. (An abnormal enlargement of the thyroid.)
Goitrogenic (adjective): causing the formation of a goiter.
- Certain foods, like raw cabbage, are goitrogenic and can affect thyroid function. (Substances that induce goiter development.)
Synonyms
- Thyromegalic: relating to enlargement of the thyroid gland (a medical term).
- Strumous: archaic term for having a goiter or scrofula.
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