thyroid enlargement
nounUK /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ɪnˈlɑːdʒ.mənt/
US /ˈθaɪ.rɔɪd ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ.mənt/
A thyroid enlargement is when the small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck gets bigger than it should be.
The doctor noticed a thyroid enlargement during the check-up and asked for a blood test.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A visible swelling at the front of the neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland.
Her thyroid enlargement was easy to see when she tilted her head back.
3. A medical finding on an exam or scan showing the thyroid gland is larger than normal.
The ultrasound confirmed a mild thyroid enlargement with no lumps.
4. An enlargement of the thyroid that may be linked to low iodine or thyroid disease.
In some regions, thyroid enlargement is common because the diet lacks enough iodine.