enlarged thyroid
Neck gland swelling
An enlarged thyroid is a thyroid gland that has grown beyond its normal size, creating visible or palpable swelling at the front of the neck.
The medical term is goiter.
Causes range from iodine deficiency to autoimmune conditions to thyroid nodules: The doctor noticed an enlarged thyroid during the routine exam.
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- neckHead-body junction
- lumpShapeless solid mass
- Adam's appleThyroid cartilage protrusion
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