goiter
US /ˈɡɔɪ.t̬ɚr/
UK /ˈɡɔɪ.tər/
名詞
甲狀腺腫
a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland, often associated with a deficiency of iodine in the diet.
範例:
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The doctor diagnosed her with a goiter after examining her neck.
醫生檢查了她的脖子後，診斷她患有甲狀腺腫。
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In some regions, goiter is common due to iodine deficiency in the soil and water.
在某些地區，由於土壤和水中碘的缺乏，甲狀腺腫很常見。
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