Mesh term Goiter
Browse to parent terms:Thyroid Diseases
Description
Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).Browse to child terms:
Goiter, Endemic
Goiter, Nodular
Goiter, Substernal
Graves Disease
Lingual Goiter
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