Meaning of the word goiter in English

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goiter

US /ˈɡɔɪ.t̬ɚr/
UK /ˈɡɔɪ.tər/
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Noun

a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland, often associated with a deficiency of iodine in the diet.

Example:
The doctor diagnosed her with a goiter after examining her neck.
In some regions, goiter is common due to iodine deficiency in the soil and water.