goitre Sentence Examples
- The doctor diagnosed Mrs. Jones with a goitre, a swelling in her neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland.
- Iodine deficiency is a major cause of goitre in developing countries.
- The goitre was so large that it was affecting Mr. Smith's breathing.
- The goitre was causing Ms. Brown difficulty swallowing.
- The doctor recommended surgery to remove the goitre.
- The surgery to remove the goitre was successful.
- The goitre had been causing the patient a lot of pain and discomfort.
- The doctor prescribed medication to help shrink the goitre.
- The goitre was benign, meaning it was not cancerous.
- The goitre was a symptom of an underlying thyroid condition.
goitre Meaning
goitre (n)
abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
goitre (n.)
An enlargement of the thyroid gland, on the anterior part of the neck; bronchocele. It is frequently associated with cretinism, and is most common in mountainous regions, especially in certain parts of Switzerland.
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abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from underproduction or overproduction of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the dietAn enlargement of the
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The doctor diagnosed Mrs. Jones with a goitre, a swelling in her neck caused by an enlarged thyroid gland.
Iodine deficiency is a major cause of goitre in developing countries.
The goitre was so large that it was affecting Mr. Smith's breathing.
The goitre was causing Ms. Brown difficulty swallowing.
