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goitre

goitre

English

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Noun

goitre (plural goitres)

  1. An enlargement of the front and sides of the neck caused by inflammation of the thyroid gland.

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French

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  • goître

Etymology

It appears to be a regional derivation from Old French goitron, from Vulgar Latin *gutturiō, *gutturiōnem, from Latin guttur, or a regressive derivation from goitreux.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡwatʁ/

Noun

goitre m (plural goitres)

  1. goitre