goitre
goitre — noun
1. a medical condition in which a person's thyroid gland grows much larger than usu
a medical condition in which a person's thyroid gland grows much larger than usual, creating a visible swelling on the neck
The doctor told Mrs. Delgado that her goitre did not need any treatment.
countable noun for a specific case
In some villages where salt lacks iodine, goitre is a common health problem.
uncountable use describing a general condition
After the surgery to remove the goitre, Ravi could breathe and eat more easily.
Aiko found a lump on her neck, and the clinic said it was a goitre.
Pregnant women who develop a goitre need regular checks of their thyroid function.
- goiter
American spelling variant of the same word; the condition is identical
- thyroid enlargement
broader descriptive term that may not always imply a visible neck swelling
用法筆記
Frequently used as a countable noun (a goitre / goitres); the uncountable form (goitre as a disease) also appears in medical contexts. The American English spelling is goiter.