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Noun
1. goiter; goitreMedicine
Wikipedia definition
2. GoitreA goitre or goiter, is a swelling in the thyroid gland, which can lead to a swelling of the neck or larynx (voice box). Goitre is a term that refers to an enlargement of the thyroid (thyromegaly) and can be associated with a thyroid gland that is functioning properly or not. Worldwide, over 90% cases of goitre are caused by iodine deficiency.
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Read “甲状腺腫” on Japanese Wikipedia
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Other forms
甲状せんしゅ 【こうじょうせんしゅ】

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