goiter Antonyms
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Meaning of goiter
Wordnet
goiter (n)
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
Webster
goiter (n.)
Alt. of Goitre
goiter Sentence Examples
- The doctor examined her neck, noting an enlarged goiter that had been gradually growing.
- The iodine deficiency in their diet was the underlying cause of the woman's goiter.
- The goiter pressed against her trachea, causing tightness and difficulty breathing.
- Surgery was recommended as the most effective treatment option for the persistent goiter.
- The doctor administered radioactive iodine therapy to shrink the goiter without surgery.
- A thyroid hormone supplement was prescribed to regulate thyroid function and prevent goiter recurrence.
- The goiter had caused a noticeable disfigurement, leading to self-consciousness and social anxiety.
- The goiter's growth had slowed down after she started receiving thyroid hormone injections.
- The doctor warned that if left untreated, the goiter could develop into a cancerous malignancy.
- A goiter can be a sign of an underlying thyroid disorder that requires medical attention.
FAQs About the word goiter
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the dietAlt. of Goitre
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No antonyms found.
The doctor examined her neck, noting an enlarged goiter that had been gradually growing.
The iodine deficiency in their diet was the underlying cause of the woman's goiter.
The goiter pressed against her trachea, causing tightness and difficulty breathing.
Surgery was recommended as the most effective treatment option for the persistent goiter.
