goiter
nounUK /ˈɡɔɪtə/
US /ˈɡɔɪtər/
A goiter is a swelling in the front of the neck caused by a big thyroid gland.
The doctor noticed a goiter on the patient's neck during the checkup.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An enlargement of the thyroid gland that may be caused by a lack of iodine in the diet.
In some regions, people develop a goiter because their food lacks enough iodine.
3. A swollen or enlarged mass resembling a goiter in another part of the body.
The surgeon removed a small goiter-like growth from the tissue.
4. Any noticeable bulge or protrusion on a surface.
The old pipe had a goiter of rust where the water dripped.