Goitre: meaning, definitions and examples
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goitre
[ หษกษษชtษ ]
medical condition
A goitre is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. It can occur in various forms, often associated with iodine deficiency or other thyroid dysfunctions. The enlargement can result in visible swelling in the neck and may affect breathing and swallowing.
Synonyms
thyroid enlargement, thyromegaly
Examples of usage
- The doctor diagnosed her with a goitre.
- Iodine deficiency can lead to the development of a goitre.
- He had a noticeable goitre that required medical attention.
Translations
Translations of the word "goitre" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bรณcio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kropf
๐ฎ๐ฉ gondok
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะพะฑ
๐ต๐ฑ wole
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฒ็ถ่ บ่ ซ
๐ซ๐ท goitre
๐ช๐ธ bocio
๐น๐ท guatr
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์์ ์ข
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุถุฎู ุงูุบุฏุฉ ุงูุฏุฑููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ struma
๐ธ๐ฐ struma
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒ็ถ่ บ่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ goiter
๐ฎ๐ธ kyrtill
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปาะฐะฝัะฐ ะฑะตะทั าฑะปาะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qoz
๐ฒ๐ฝ bocio
Etymology
The word 'goitre' originates from the Latin term 'guttur,' meaning throat. This term passed into Old French as 'gouitre' before being adopted into Middle English in the late 14th century. The association of goitre with thyroid dysfunction became prominent as the understanding of human anatomy and endocrinology developed. Historically, goitres were often visible and marked individuals with thyroid issues, especially in areas where iodine was scarce in the diet. As medical science evolved, the understanding of the causes and treatments for goitre improved, leading to better health outcomes for those affected.