Goiter

Pronunciation

Definition 1

An enlarged thyroid. It may be caused by too little iodine in the diet or by other conditions. Most goiters are not cancer. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

Enlargement of the thyroid gland usually caused by lack of iodine in the diet, hyperthyroidism, or thyroid nodules. Symptoms include difficulty in breathing and swallowing. (NCI Thesaurus)

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