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goitre. Enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a prominent swelling in the front of the neck. The thyroid normally weighs 0.5 to 0.9 oz (15 to 25 g); however, goitrous thyroid ... (more...)

A goitre , or goiter (Latin struma), also called a bronchocele, is a swelling in the neck (just below the Adam's apple or larynx) due to an enlarged thyroid gland. (more...)

Is a goitre caused by an over or underactive thyroid? ... My mum has been diagnosed with a goitre and was told by her doctor that she may have an underactive thyroid. (more...)

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A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. Causes include iodine deficiency and thyroid conditions, such as hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, nodules and cancer. Treatment ... (more...)

goitre or US goiter [goy-ter] Noun. Pathol a swelling of the thyroid gland in the neck [French] Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms. Noun: 1. goitre - abnormally ... (more...)

Britannica online encyclopedia article on goitre:enlargement of the thyroid gland, resulting in a prominent swelling in the front of the neck. The normal human thyroid gland weighs ... (more...)

Women Developing Goiters It may be hypothyroidism. Learn the symptoms and what you can do. www.womentowomen.com (more...)

goiter, goitre. enlargement of the thyroid gland, causing a swelling in the front part of the neck. adenomatous goiter. multilobular goiters cause thyroid enlargement in cats. (more...)

goitre. Enlargement of the thyroid gland seen as a swelling on the neck. It is most pronounced in simple goitre, which is caused by iodine deficiency. (more...)