Goiter
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Goiter:
A swollen
thyroid is called a goiter .
Most goiters are caused by not enough iodine
in the ... more about Goiter.
Goiter: Swollen neck thyroid gland.
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- Thyroid Nodule
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- "The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult" (2008)
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Article Excerpts about Goiter
A swollen
thyroid is called a goiter .
Most goiters are caused by not enough iodine
in the diet. Iodine is a substance found in shellfish and
iodized salt. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Thyroid Cancer: NCI)
Definitions of Goiter:
Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from under-production or over-production of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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