goitre
Thyroid gland enlargement
A goitre is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck.
Goitres may result from iodine deficiency, thyroid disease, or other conditions affecting hormone production.
The spelling goitre is British; Americans write goiter.
Thyroid deficiency syndrome
- alpineOf high elevations
- iodized saltSodium chloride with element 53
- sea spongePorous marine animal
- kelpLarge brown marine algae
Antiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- endemicNative to one area
thyroiditis · nodules · colloid · thyroxine · levothyroxine · thyroidectomy · autoimmune · endocrinology
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- enlargementIncrease in size
- bulgeOutward curved projection
- protrusionPart extending outward
- lumpShapeless solid mass
mass · distension · nodule · visible · prominent · asymmetrical · palpable · diffuse
cretinism
Thyroid deficiency syndrome
- alpineOf high elevations
- iodized saltSodium chloride with element 53
- sea spongePorous marine animal
iodine
Antiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
endemic · thyroiditis · nodules · colloid · thyroxine · levothyroxine · thyroidectomy · autoimmune · endocrinology · biopsy
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- enlargementIncrease in size
- bulgeOutward curved projection
- protrusionPart extending outward
lump · mass · distension · nodule · visible · prominent · asymmetrical · palpable · diffuse · disfigurement
neck
Head-body junction
esophagus · isthmus · sternocleidomastoid · windpipe · jugular · clavicle · throat