Goitre

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡɔɪ.tÉ™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -ɔɪtÉ™(ɹ)

Alternative forms

• goiter

Origin

French, either from Old French goitron, itself from Vulgar Latin *gutturio, from Latin guttur, or a from French goitreux ("goitered").

Full definition of goitre

Noun

1. An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

Derived terms

• German goitre
• goitred
• goitrous

Anagrams

• goiter