1. relating to, affected by, or characteristic of a goiter (an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland)
Usage: medical term; often used in clinical or scientific contexts

Examples

• The patient presented with a goitrous swelling in the neck.
• Goitrous conditions can result from iodine deficiency.
• The doctor examined the goitrous enlargement of the thyroid.
• Goitrous hypothyroidism is a serious medical concern in some regions.
• The goitrous nodule required further investigation.