Goitre
A goitre, or goiter, is a swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid gland. A goitre can be associated with a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Worldwide, over 90% of goitre cases are caused by iodine deficiency. The term is from the Latin gutturia, meaning throat. Most goitres are of a benign nature.
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Word | Word Frequency | Number of Articles | Relevance |
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goitre | 5 | 45 | 0.803 |
goitres | 2 | 2 | 0.406 |
goiter | 2 | 47 | 0.32 |