goiter

Meanings

• noun

  An enlargement of the thyroid gland, often resulting in a visible swelling in the neck.

  - "She was diagnosed with a goiter and needed surgery to remove it."
  - "The goiter made it difficult for him to swallow."
  - "Goiters can be caused by iodine deficiency."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with goiter
miter , bitter , quitter

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Variants

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goiter , goiters , goitrous , goitre , goitres

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Etymology

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Old English 'gaut', meaning 'throat' or 'neck'. The term 'goiter' comes from the Old English 'gauta', which means 'swelling' or 'protuberance'.

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Trivia

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1. Goiters can affect people of all ages, but they are most common in women and older adults.

2. Goiters can be painless or painful, depending on their size and location.

3. Goiters can be treated with medication, surgery, or iodine supplements.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thyroid gland: The goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland, which is a gland located in the neck that produces hormones essential for metabolism.

2. Iodine deficiency: Goiters can be caused by iodine deficiency, which is a lack of iodine in the diet. Iodine is necessary for the production of thyroid hormones.

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Culture

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Goiters have been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history, often symbolizing fertility or prosperity. In some cultures, goiters were believed to be caused by evil spirits or demons.

How to Memorize "goiter"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, swollen gland in the neck. Try to visualize the shape and size of the goiter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'goiter' with the thyroid gland and the neck. Think of the thyroid gland as a butterfly shape located in the neck and the goiter as an enlargement of that gland.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'gobble' and 'thyroid'. Think of a goiter as a 'gobble' of thyroid tissue in the neck.

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