goitrous

Variant of goiter

goiter definition

goi·ter (go̵it′ər)

noun

an enlargement of the thyroid gland, often visible as a swelling in the lower part of the front of the neck
also Chiefly Brit.goitre goi′·tre

Etymology: Fr goitre, back-form. < OFr goitron, throat < VL *gutturio < L guttur, throat: see guttural

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