goitrous

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by an enlargement of the thyroid gland, leading to a swelling in the neck.

  - "The doctor diagnosed the patient with goitrous condition."
  - "Goitrous individuals often have difficulty swallowing due to the enlarged gland."

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Variants

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goiter , goiters , goitrous

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Etymology

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From the Old English 'gaut' meaning goitre or goiter, a swelling.

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Trivia

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1. Goitrous condition affects approximately 5-10% of the global population.

2. The largest goitrous gland ever recorded weighed over 110 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Goiter: A non-cancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland.

2. Hyperthyroidism: A condition characterized by overactive thyroid gland.

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Culture

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Goitrous condition has been a topic of interest in medical literature and art. Many paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance period depict individuals with goitrous conditions.

How to Memorize "goitrous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a swelling in the neck.
   - Visualize a large, enlarged gland.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a swelling or enlargement.
   - Think of a large, bulging gland in the neck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Goitrous: A gland that's goiterous.

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