noun
- plural of goiter; enlarged thyroid glands that cause swelling in the neck
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor examined several patients with goiters.
- Iodine deficiency can lead to the development of goiters.
- The medical team studied goiters in the rural population.
- Treatment options for goiters vary depending on their size.
- The clinic specializes in treating thyroid disorders including goiters.
- Goiters were once common in areas with iodine-poor soil.