Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

What is a goiter?

April 26, 2017Goiter

0

Posted

What is a goiter?

2 Answers

0

Posted

Goiter is a medical term meaning big thyroid. Goiters may occur when the thyroid is overactive-thyrotoxic goiter, underactive-hypothyroid goiter or normally functioning-euthyroid goiter.

0

Posted

A goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid, and is sometimes used as a term to refer to an enlarged thyroid. The thyroid becomes large enough so that it can be seen as enlarged on ultrasounds or x- rays, and may be enlarged enough to enlarge the neck area visibly.