Meaning of the word goiter in English
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goiter
US /ˈɡɔɪ.t̬ɚr/
UK /ˈɡɔɪ.t̬ɚr/
Noun
1.
a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland, often associated with a deficiency of iodine in the diet.
Example:
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The doctor diagnosed her with a goiter after examining her neck.
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In some regions, goiter is common due to iodine deficiency in the soil and water.
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