What is a goiter?
Goiter is enlargement of the thyroid gland. A butterfly shaped structure located in the front, lower section of neck. Thank you.
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A goiter is a noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck, (more)
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A Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. This is not cancerous. Simply a thyroid gland that is bigger than usual. ChaCha!
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Abnormally enlarged thyroid gland; can result from over-production of hormone or from a deficiency of iodine in the diet
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The term "goiter" simply refers to the abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. Thanks for using ChaCha!
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Goiter: an enlargement of the thyroid gland on the front and sides of the neck, usually symptomatic of abnormal thyroid.
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A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck. Have a question?! ChaCha away!!
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It's a noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid gland, visible as a swelling at the front of the neck.
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A goiter is abnormally enlarged thyroid gland. Thank you for texting ChaCha. Have a fantastic day!
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