noun
- an enlargement of the thyroid gland that causes swelling in the front of the neck
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with a goiter after examining the swelling in her neck.
- Iodine deficiency can lead to the development of a goiter.
- His goiter was visible as a large bulge at the base of his throat.
- The medication helped reduce the size of her goiter over several months.
- In some regions, goiters are common due to lack of iodine in the diet.
- Surgery may be necessary if a goiter becomes too large or causes breathing problems.