Answer | Crossword Clue |
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goitres | A swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland |
goiter | an enlargement of the thyroid gland visible as a swelling of the front of the neck compare hyperthyroidism hypothyroidism |
struma | enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, usually symptomatic of abnormal thyroid secretion, esp. hypothyroidism due to a lack of iodine in the diet |
strumae | enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, usually symptomatic of abnormal thyroid secretion, esp. hypothyroidism due to a lack of iodine in the diet |
goitred | a swelling of the thyroid gland, in some cases nearly doubling the size of the neck, usually caused by under- or overproduction of hormone by the gland |