Definition
goitrous
adjective
- relating to, affected by, or characteristic of a goiter (an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland)
Usage: medical term; often used in clinical or scientific contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with a goitrous swelling in the neck.
- Goitrous conditions can result from iodine deficiency.
- The doctor examined the goitrous enlargement of the thyroid.
- Goitrous hypothyroidism is a serious medical concern in some regions.
- The goitrous nodule required further investigation.