goiter
Sign in to saveA goitre (British English), or goiter (American English), is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly.
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A goiter is a visible swelling in the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland. It matters because it can indicate that the thyroid isn't working properly, which affects how your body functions.
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- Medical condition.name
- Goitre
- Medical condition.synonyms
- Goiter
- Medical condition.image
- Thyroid, Diffuse Hyperplasia.jpg
- Medical condition.caption
- Diffuse hyperplasia of the thyroid
- Medical condition.field
- Endocrinology
- Medical condition.causes
- Iodine deficiency, autoimmune disease, tumors, cyanide poisoning
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A goitre (British English), or goiter (American English), is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly.
Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency. The term is from the Latin gutturia, meaning throat. Most goitres are not cancerous (i.e., benign), though they may be potentially harmful.